Hyde Park in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Millionaire's View
Four men built houses atop this bluff to command panoramic views of the Hudson River: Samuel Bard (1799), Dr. David Hosack (1829), Walter Langdon (1847), and Frederick Vanderbilt (1898). All maintained overlooks at this site just north of their homes. From where you're standing, Shaupeneak Ridge stands out across the river, in front of the distant Catskill Mountains, while the mid-ground remains concealed. Step closer to the edge and the meadows and woodlands below the bluff, as well as the channel of the Hudson itself, come dramatically into view.
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Frederick and Louise Vanderbilt typically spent time here at their Hyde Park estate during the spring and fall.
The land conservation organization Scenic Hudson, working with the National Park Service, has led efforts to protect the natural splendor of this area. They have conserved nearly 1,000 acres to ensure the magnificent vistas you enjoy today in this premier destination.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 48.071′ N, 73° 56.457′ W. Marker is in Hyde Park, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on Vanderbilt Park Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Vanderbilt Park 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. Patriot Burials (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. James Church (about 600 feet away); Site of James K. Paulding House (approx. half a mile away); Reformed Dutch (approx. 0.7 miles away); Reformed Dutch Church Hyde Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hyde Park Firehouse (approx. ¾ mile away); Hyde Park World War I Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); Hyde Park Vietnam War Monument (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hyde Park.
Also see . . .
1. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site. (Submitted on November 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Scenic Hudson: Our Legacy. (Submitted on November 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Hudson River School Art Trail. (Submitted on November 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.