Haines Falls in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Haines Falls
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2020
1. Haines Falls Marker
Originally called Haines Corners. Founded by Edward Haines, one of three brothers who came to the mountains during the Revolution. Home to the grand hotels of the 19th century - the Catskill Mountain House and the Hotel Kaaterskill.
Erected by Mountain Top Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 11.686′ N, 74° 5.595′ W. Marker is in Haines Falls, New York, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 23A and Railroad Station Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23A. Marker is at the Kaaterskill Rail Trail trailhead. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haines Falls NY 12436, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Haines Falls Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Kaaterskill Rail Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Ulster & Delaware Railroad Station (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rip Van Winkle (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kaaterskill Falls (approx. one mile away); The Kiersted Tannery (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Catskill Mountain House. In the hotel’s prime, from the 1850s to the turn of the century, it was visited by three U.S. presidents (U.S. Grant, Chester A. Arthur, and Theodore Roosevelt) and the power elite of the day. (Submitted on March 23, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. The Kaaterskill Hotel. Hotel burned in 1924 (Submitted on March 23, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
3. Haines Falls, New York (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 23, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
4. Mountain Top Historical Society. (Submitted on March 23, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2020
2. Haines Falls Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
