Hyde Park in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Last "Albany Beef" Caught at Hyde Park

May 19, 1960

— The sturgeon is now the symbol of the Hudson River Estuary —

The Last "Albany Beef" Caught at Hyde Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2022

1. The Last "Albany Beef" Caught at Hyde Park Marker

Inscription.

Sturgeon: This fish once abounded in the Hudson River. It was a favorite of the Dutch, at Albany (Beverwyck), and is on that account, called "Albany Beef".

Mr. Lehan lived on River Road at the top of the hill south of Hyde Park Landing. He passed away January 17, 2018. Quite a character.

[Newspaper article reads] SHAD FISHERMAN DANIEL LEHAN, Creek road, stands by the prize catch which hit his shad nets early yesterday morning in the Hudson river. It is a six and one-half foot long, 130 pound sturgeon. Mr. LeHan was in a boat with Herman Plass, when the sturgeon hit. They managed to slip a noose over the fish's head and drag it into the boat. Once back on shore, they slipped a rope through its gills and tied it to the dock.
Poughkeepsie New Yorker Photo

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is January 17, 2018.

Location. 41° 47.247′ N, 73° 56.763′ W. Marker is in Hyde Park, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on River Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 River Road, Hyde Park NY 12538, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. The Hyde Park Landing Flag (here, next to this marker); The Kiosk Frieze "Sturgeon" Painting (here, next to this marker); The Kiosk Frieze "Shad Nets" Painting (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Great Estates of the Hudson River Valley (here, next to this marker); Hyde Park Train Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Hyde Park RR Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverfront Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Great Walks to Great Places (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyde Park.

Also see . . .
1. Hudson River Animal of the Month: Atlantic Sturgeon. Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak website entry (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Amazing discovery: A really old, 14-foot Atlantic sturgeon found in the Hudson River (2019). Lohud website entry (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. Atlantic Sturgeon. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation website entry (Submitted on November 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 14, 2022

2. The Last "Albany Beef" Caught at Hyde Park Marker

On a different side of the Hyde Park Landing kiosk

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.