Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Passaic Falls
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
1. Passaic Falls Marker
Alexander Hamilton envisioned the great potential power of these scenic falls for industrial development.
Erected by The State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources.
Location. 40° 54.906′ N, 74° 10.819′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on McBride Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Captain Eric M. Graupe (here, next to this marker); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic (here, next to this marker); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Paterson (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls Hydroelectric Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Overlook Park (within shouting distance
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Other markers no longer nearby. The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Allied Textile Printing Site (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . The Great Falls of the Passaic River. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Placed Nomination Form (Submitted on June 19, 2009.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Passaic Falls Marker
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
3. Alexander Hamilton Statue near the Passaic Falls Marker
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2008
4. Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic
Has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955. This site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2008
5. Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 27, 2011
6. Paterson Great Falls
This photo shows a much stronger falls after a series of heavy rains.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
7. Passaic Falls
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,641 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
