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
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. 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. 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: Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic (a few steps from this marker); Captain Eric M. Graupe (a few steps from this marker); Passaic Falls (a few steps from this marker); Overlook Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry B. Haines Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Paterson
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The 1914 S.U.M. Great Falls Power Plant (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Allied Textile Printing Site (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
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
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Closeup of Bell
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Marker in Overlook Park
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.
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.
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 1,039 times since then and 20 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.
