Catskill in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Willie "Mack" Jackson Ball Field

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 19, 2026

1. Willie "Mack" Jackson Ball Field Marker

Inscription. This field is named after Willie "Mack" Jackson for his 26 years of dedicated service as an umpire for Catskill Little League.

"I get involved with kids because they are a part of me."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports.

Location. 42° 12.869′ N, 73° 52.429′ W. Marker is in Catskill, New York, in Greene County. It can be reached from Broome Street 0.4 miles south of West Bridge Street (New York State Route 385), on the right. Marker is in the parking lot for Elliot Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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distance of this marker: General George Decker (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martin Van Buren (approx. 0.3 miles away); Uncle Sam (approx. 0.3 miles away); Uncle Sam Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stone House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ground Improvements (approx. half a mile away); Catskill Walking Tour (approx. half a mile away); Bank of Greene County (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Catskill.

Also see . . . Willie "Mack" Jackson Honored as Greene County Veteran of the Year. (Submitted on July 28, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 19, 2026

2. Willie "Mack" Jackson Ball Field Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.