Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Bartha
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 6, 2022
1. Joseph Bartha Marker
Joseph Bartha
Age 95
Trails Chairman 1940 to 1955
Water, shrub and rock always
called to him. His joyful mission
was to cut a path, blaze a tree and
lead countless others along happy
miles to the view from the top.
N.Y.-N.J. Trail Conference
June 5, 1966
Erected 1966 by N.Y.-N.J. Trail Conference.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1966.
Location. 41° 18.659′ N, 74° 0.39′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. It can be reached from Perkins Memorial Drive 5½ miles west of Bear Mountain State Park entrance on (U.S. 202). Located the top of Bear Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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: Perkins Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving a National Landmark (approx. 0.8 miles away); Discover the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails (approx. 0.9 miles away); Palisades Interstate Park (approx.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 6, 2022
2. Joseph Bartha Marker and Perkins Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
