Elka Park in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

One Hundredth Anniversary

1885-1985

Hundredth Anniversary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 16, 2018

1. Hundredth Anniversary Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This tablet commemorates the hundredth anniversary of New York State's Forest Preserve. The surrounding mountains, streams, and woodlands remain a legacy from the past protected by the constitution of New York State. They represent a heritage for future generations.

Erected 1985 by Environmental Conservation Department, State of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 42° 9.304′ N, 74° 12.331′ W. Marker is in Elka Park, New York, in Greene County. Marker is on New York State Route 214, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Devils Tombstone Campground area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elka Park NY 12427, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. State Land (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named State Land (approx. 1.4 miles away); Hunter (approx. 3.6 miles away); Hunter War Memorial

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(approx. 3.8 miles away); Tannersville (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Hunter (approx. 4 miles away); Tannersville School Ground Improvements (approx. 4½ miles away); Town of Hunter World War Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away).

Also see . . .
1. NYS Lands Forever Wild. (Submitted on December 22, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Devils Tombstone Campground. Devil's Tombstone is one of the oldest campgrounds in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Its location, deep in Stony Clove, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Catskills, makes it a haven for serious hikers. (Submitted on December 23, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

One Hundredth Anniversary Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 16, 2018

2. One Hundredth Anniversary Marker

Catskill Preserve image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, September 16, 2018

3. Catskill Preserve

Schoharie Creek at its source on Indian Head Mt. in the Catskill Preserve

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 22, 2018, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.