Hudson Falls in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Railway Bridge Piers

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019

1. Railway Bridge Piers Marker

Inscription. The large stone piers located below in the Hudson River were placed there in 1837 for the construction of the Saratoga Whitehall Railroad. The bridge was not completed and the railroad stopped work due to the panic of 1838. The only use ever made of these piers was for the Hudson Falls Fire Department to string lines for fire alarm boxes, until the mid 1970's.

Erected 1999 by Town of Kingsbury.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 43° 18.125′ N, 73° 35.288′ W. Marker is in Hudson Falls, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on New York State Route 254, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hudson Falls NY 12839, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gov. N. Pitcher (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Washington (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sixteen Soldiers (about 500 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Washington County Civil War Monument (about 600 feet away); Hon. Silas Wright (about 700 feet away); Townsend Harris (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sandy Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hudson Falls.

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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019

2. Railway Bridge Piers Marker

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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, February 3, 2019

3. Railway Bridge Piers

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on February 4, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.