Near Voorheesville in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert E. Horton
Considered the father of modern hydrology, lived at this location and operated a laboratory here 1920-1945.
Erected by New Scotland Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 42° 39.496′ N, 73° 54.485′ W. Marker is near Voorheesville, New York, in Albany County. Marker is on Krumkill Road (County Route 306) 0.1 miles east of Normanskill Road (County Route 203), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1183 Krumkill Rd, Voorheesville NY 12186, 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. Cider Mill (approx. 0.9 miles away); Grove Hotel (approx. one mile away); Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Connecting People With Communities (approx. 1.1 miles away); Voorhees House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site of Grist Mill 1787 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bender Melons (approx. 1˝ miles away); Schoolhouse No. 10 (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Voorheesville.
Also see . . . Robert E. Horton (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 15, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 4. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Trudi Jacobson of Slingerlands, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.