Near East Durham in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
R.R. Disaster
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
1. R.R. Disaster Marker
In 1840, one half mile east,
train plunged through trestle
into creek at High Rock ended career of Canajoharie Catskill RailroadErected 1950 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 42° 23.375′ N, 74° 7.712′ W. Marker is near East Durham, New York, in Greene County. Marker is on New York State Route 145, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Durham NY 12423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Drill Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Stone Bridge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Oak Hill Malleable Iron Co. (approx. 2 miles away); The Mrs. Osborn House (approx. 2 miles away); Oak Hill Historic District (approx. 2 miles away); Meeting House Hill (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); John E. Lawe (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Durham.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 24, 2019
2. R.R. Disaster Marker
The view due east is blocked by the Durham Center Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 520 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
