Saugerties in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Esopus Creek

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 26, 2026

1. Esopus Creek Marker

Inscription. Named for the Munsee-speaking Esopus people who lived here until the early 1700's when they were driven from their homeland by Dutch and English colonists

Erected by Savenativesites.com.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 4.264′ N, 73° 57.11′ W. Marker is in Saugerties, New York, in Ulster County. It can be reached from South Partition Street south of Hill Street (New York State Route 32). Marker is at the parking lot for Saugerties Village Beach Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saugerties NY 12477, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Barclay Heights (approx. half a mile away); Post Tavern Site (approx. half a mile away); “Saugerties” (approx. half a mile away); Village of Saugerties (approx. half a mile away); In Honor (approx. half a mile away); Brick Church (approx. half a mile away); Kiersted House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dedicated To The Civil War Soldiers And Sailors (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saugerties.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 26, 2026

2. Esopus Creek Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.