Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anthonys Nose
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
1. Anthonys Nose Marker
mountain across the river
is 909 feet above the
Hudson River.
One story about
the mountains name says
the “nose” was a
rocky-ledge blasted away
in 1846.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
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 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: Bear Mt. Bridge (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. Anthonys Nose Marker in Bear Mountain State Park
Anthonys Nose can be seen on the other side of the river.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
3. Anthonys Nose
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
4. Anthonys Nose and Bear Mt. Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
