Near Neversink in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Neversink Reservoir
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 17, 2021
1. Neversink Reservoir Marker
Completed in 1955 to provide water for New York City. The Neversink River, flowing through the valley, was a great attraction for trout fishermen and flytiers. This valley was settled over 200 years ago.
Villages of Neversink and Bittersweet lie beneath these waters. There were farms, a sawmill, a casino, a bowling alley, general stores, boarding houses, churches, schools and more here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 41° 49.193′ N, 74° 38.769′ W. Marker is near Neversink, New York, in Sullivan County. It is on Neversink Road (New York State Route 55) 0.1 miles east of Divine Corners Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty NY 12754, 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Neversink Reservoir (here, next to this marker); The New York City Water Supply System (a few steps from this marker); Reflections on Two Hamlets (a few steps from this marker); Borscht Belt - Loch Sheldrake (approx. 3½ miles away); Borscht Belt - Woodbourne (approx. 4.8 miles away); Hellers Triangle
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 17, 2021
2. Neversink Reservoir Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 17, 2021
3. Neversink Reservoir Viewed From Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
