High Falls in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Depuy House

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

1. Old Depuy House Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1797 by S. and A. Depuy, who kept a tavern here.

Erected 1939 by New York State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 41° 49.631′ N, 74° 7.655′ W. Marker is in High Falls, New York, in Ulster County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 213) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Main Street, High Falls NY 12440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Delaware and Hudson Canal (here, next to

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this marker); Hoggees (here, next to this marker); High Falls War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Old Stone Aqueduct (a few steps from this marker); Canal Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); Telegraph Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Roebling Aqueduct Abutment Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Exploring the Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Falls.

Also see . . . D&H Canal Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on September 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

2. Old Depuy House & Marker

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007

3. Old Depuy House & Marker

The Old Depuy House beside the flight of Old D&H Canal Locks.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 4, 2020

4. Old Depuy House Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 4, 2020

5. Old Depuy House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 811 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 4, 5. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.