Long Eddy Business District
At its height, Long Eddy's business district boasted four general stores. Supporting a population that had grown to 500 by 1890, as well as the neighboring small hamlets, Long Eddy's main street was the source for all of one's needs including groceries, clothing, gasoline, newspapers and prescriptions.
Erected by Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware Valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 41° 51.036′ N, 75° 8.016′ W. Marker is in Long Eddy, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on Depot Street south of New York State Route 97, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Eddy NY 12760, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Long Eddy Hotel (here, next to this marker); The Maple Grove House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Eddy's Pastime (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroads in Long Eddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Eddy Ferries (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
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Also see . . . Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware Valley at Facebook. (Submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
