Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011

1. Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.

1976
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1976 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 40° 54.906′ N, 74° 10.803′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker 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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (a few steps from this marker); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic (a few steps from this marker); Captain Eric M. Graupe (a few steps

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from this marker); Passaic Falls (a few steps from this marker); Overlook Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Allied Textile Printing Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry B. Haines Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls Hydroelectric Station (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

Also see . . . Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. National Park Service website. (Submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011

2. Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District Marker

Closeup of Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011

3. Closeup of Bell

Marker in Overlook Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011

4. Marker in Overlook Park

Great Falls of the Passaic image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011

5. Great Falls of the Passaic

This seventy foot waterfall is located within sight of the marker. George Washington visited this site in 1778.

S.U.M. Hydroelectric Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011

6. S.U.M. Hydroelectric Station

Dating back to 1913, this plant is among the oldest hydroelectric plants in America.

Great Falls National Historical Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011

7. Great Falls National Historical Park

On November 7, 2011, this area was designated as the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to "preserve and protect the heritage of this area along the Passaic River."

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 750 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.