Congers in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Congers Lake Dam
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
1. Congers Lake Dam Marker
This dam, constructed in 1995, replaced an original weakened stone and earthen dam built more than a century ago to create a recreational area for the St. Rita Parish of New York City. The Dutch called this stream, an easterly branch of the Hackensack River, the Kill von Beaste (Devils Brook). First called The New Lake, the impounded waters became Lake St. Rita and finally, in the 1920s, Congers Lake. For many years this point was known as Jones Landing.
Erected by The Historical Society of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 41° 8.171′ N, 73° 56.521′ W. Marker is in Congers, New York, in Rockland County. It is on Gilchrest Road north of Von Beaste Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Congers NY 10920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Paul Farmhouse (a few steps from this marker); St. Pauls Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Congers Station
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
2. Marker on Gilchrest Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
3. Present-day Dam
This dam is located next to the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 5, 2011
4. Congers Lake Dam Reconstruction
This plaque is located just north of the marker. It lists those responsible for the Congers Lake Dam reconstruction.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,761 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
