Highland in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Highland Landing
Valentine Baker's Landing 1786
New Paltz Landing 1798
The town's shipping center
for a century and a half
Erected 1949 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 43.023′ N, 73° 57.007′ W. Marker is in Highland, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is at the intersection of River Road and Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east on River Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland NY 12528, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Highland Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Highland Landing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Poughkeepsie Regatta (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mid-Hudson Bridge Dedication (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sloops (approx. half a mile away); Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge Cantilevered Spans (approx. half a mile away); Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge (approx. half a mile away); The Clearwater (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.