Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bear Mt. Bridge
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
1. Bear Mt. Bridge Marker
It opened in 1924. At the time it was the worlds longest suspension-bridge at 2,257 feet.
It was built by the Harriman family in 1910, and sold< to NYS in 1940.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 41° 19.108′ N, 73° 59.224′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. It can be reached from New York State Route 9 W, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on a walking trail through the zoo at Bear Mountain State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, 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 walking distance of this marker: Anthonys Nose (here, next to this marker); Ancient Canyon (here, next to this marker); Railroads (here, next to this marker); Scenic Road (here, next to this marker); Hudson River (here, next to this marker); Dunderberg Mt. (here, next to this marker); Iona Island (here, next to this marker); River Docks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear Mountain.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
2. Marker in Bear Mountain State Park
The Bear Mountain Bridge can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
3. Bear Mountain Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
