Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic Marker
Registered
Natural Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural
history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1967
Erected 1967 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 54.908′ N, 74° 10.816′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of McBride Avenue and Spruce Street, on the left when traveling east on McBride Avenue. Marker is located in Haines Overlook Park, on a statue of Alexander Hamilton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Captain Eric M. Graupe (here, next to this marker); Passaic Falls (here, next to this marker); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (within shouting
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Other markers no longer nearby. The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Allied Textile Printing Site (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Great Falls Marker on Hamilton Statue
The Great Falls of Paterson can be seen in the background of the photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Alexander Hamilton Statue
The Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic Marker is on the back of the base of the statue.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Closeup of Hamilton Statue
George Washington and Alexander Hamilton stopped near the Great Falls. Later, as Secretary of the Treasury under President Washington, Hamilton planned the city of Paterson as a manufacturing city that would use the power of the falls.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
5. Sculptors Mark
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
6. Marker at Overlook Park
The marker on the Hamilton statue and the Great Falls can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
7. Great Falls of Paterson
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
8. Great Falls of Paterson
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
