High Falls in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Historic High Falls
Nearby trails, noteworthy historic buildings and canal remains in High Falls
The Creekside Walk
A scenic walk to the Rondout Creek past the remains of the F.O. Norton cement mill and along the creek below the falls.
DePuy Canal House, former 1797 tavern
Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum
Community Church of High Falls, built in 1866 on land donated by the D & H Canal Company
1885 Episcopal Church, built on the site of an abandoned quarry. The 2-story parish house was added in 1902.
Old brick schoolhouse. Naturalist John Burroughs briefly taught here.
Five Locks Walk
A National Historic Landmark 1/2 mile trail on the D & H Canal towpath, along 5 locks from the final enlargement of the Canal, 1848-50.
The Canal that Made High Falls
The Delaware and Hudson Canal was a 108 mile man-made waterway that transported anthracite coal to the Hudson River between 1828 and 1898 from Honesdale, PA to Rondout (Kingston), NY. The Canal and its 108 locks were engineered and constructed over a 3 year period.
We encourage everyone to visit our Museum and take a stroll along the towpath to view an innovative, historic transportation system.
Erected by D&H
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 41° 49.641′ N, 74° 7.725′ W. Marker is in High Falls, New York, in Ulster County. It is on Old New York State Route 213 west of Main Street ( Route 213), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Main St, High Falls NY 12440, 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 walking distance of this marker: Exploring the Canal (here, next to this marker); Roebling Aqueduct Abutment Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoggees (about
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
