Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Iona Island
the tracks was the site
of a naval annumition
depot thru both World
Wars and the Korean
Conflict. It became NYS
Parklands in 1965, and is
a winter sanctuary
for bald eagles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 41° 19.108′ N, 73° 59.224′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bear Mt. Bridge (here, next to 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); River Docks (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear Mountain.
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 448 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.