West Park in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Burroughs
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
1. John Burroughs Marker
1½ miles westward is
“Slabsides”, Rustic cabin
of the poet-naturalist,
where he spent much time
in the late 90s and early 1900s.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1921.
Location. 41° 47.945′ N, 73° 57.549′ W. Marker is in West Park, New York, in Ulster County. It is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 9W) and Park Lane, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Park NY 12493, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. 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 one mile of this marker, measured
this page online
Also see . . .
1. History of Slabsides Sanctuary. John Burroughs Association website. (Submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Information about John Burroughs. Catskill Archive. (Submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
2. John Burroughs Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 12, 2012
3. John Burroughs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
