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

Inscription. 1859 – One lane dirt road

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Indian Raid (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cahoonzie (approx. one mile

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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. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerpark.

Marker on Route 97 Scenic Byway image. Click for full size.

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.

View from the Hawk’s Nest image. Click for full size.

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 1,158 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.