Deerpark in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hawk’s Nest
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
1. Hawk’s Nest Marker
1931-1933 Road was paved
1939 – Official dedication
Sept. 21, 2002 – Dedication
Upper Delaware Scenic Byway
Erected by Town of Deer Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1847.
Location. 41° 25.233′ N, 74° 44.029′ W. Marker is in Deerpark, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on New York State Route 97, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Deer Park NY 11729, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indian Raid (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cahoonzie (approx. one mile away); Orange County (approx. 1.2 miles away); D & H Canal (approx. 1.2 miles away); D. and H. Canal (approx. 1.2 miles away); Sparrowbush (approx. 1.3 miles away); Deerpark Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Sparrowbush UMC (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerpark.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
2. Marker on Route 97 Scenic Byway
The marker overlooks the Delaware River.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
3. Hawk’s Nest Marker
The marker is located by a large pullover on route 97. The scenic byway continues on the right of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
4. View from the Hawk’s Nest
This photo, taken from the pulloff where the marker is located, looks south on the Delaware River.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
