Near High Falls in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Burroughs
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 3, 2020
1. John Burroughs Marker
Taught school at High Falls
in 1857 near present building.
Erected 1939 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 41° 49.405′ N, 74° 7.657′ W. Marker is near High Falls, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is at the intersection of Mohonk Road and School Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on Mohonk Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Falls NY 12440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. High Falls War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Discovery of Cement (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Depuy House (approx. ¼ mile away); Delaware and Hudson Canal (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Stone Aqueduct (approx. ¼ mile away); Roebling Aqueduct Abutment Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Aqueducts (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Falls.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 3, 2020
2. John Burroughs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
