Near Copake Falls in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Railroad Depot
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 6, 2023
1. Site of Railroad Depot Marker
A train depot appears on maps as early as 1858. It was likely built when the New York and Harlem Railroad built its tracks through here in 1852. The building stands today adjacent to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. In this c. 1900 image, the depot is visible to the right.
Photograph courtesy of the Roeliff Jansen Historical Society.
Erected by Iron Works Trail. (Marker Number 24.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 42° 7.232′ N, 73° 31.191′ W. Marker is near Copake Falls, New York, in Columbia County. Marker is on Harlem Valley Rail Trail south of New York State Route 344, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Copake Falls NY 12517, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harlem Valley Rail Trail (here, next to this marker); Copake Iron Works Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Taconic State Park (about 800 feet away); Blast Furnace & Charging Deck (approx. 0.2 miles away); Copake Falls War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Pomeroy Houses
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 6, 2023
2. Site of Railroad Depot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
