Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Cedar Grove
Thomas Cole National Historic Site
O Cedar Grove! whene'er I think to part
From thine all peaceful shades my aching heart
Is like to his who leaves me some blessed shore
A weeping exile ne'er to see it more Thomas Cole, 1834
Thomas Cole (1801-1848), the father of American landscape painting and founder of the Hudson River School of art, first came to Catskill in 1825, returning frequently to find inspiration and renewal. For several years in the early 1830s Cole rented studio space at Cedar Grove, and in 1836 it became his permanent home.
From the first, Cedar Grove and the Catskill Mountain region nurtured Thomas Cole's artistry. The west porch of the Main House at Cedar Grove provided daily inspiration, with the picturesque Catskill Creek less than a mile away, and in the distance, the summits of High Peak and Round Top. In this setting, Thomas Cole created many of the Hudson River School masterpieces that assured his fame.
After falling into disrepair, the Main House was restored and opened to the public in 2001, followed by the Old Studio building in 2004. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 and an affiliate of
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 42° 13.563′ N, 73° 51.654′ W. Marker is in Catskill, New York, in Greene County. It is on Gardiner Street east of Spring Street (New York State Route 385), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Spring St, Catskill NY 12414, 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 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: Visiting the Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2026
2. Several markers on display at the entrance to Thomas Cole National Historic Site
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 19, 2026
4. National Historic Landmark plaque for the Thomas Cole House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
