Kingston in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012
1. The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge Marker
Between the 1840s and early 1920s ferries were used to transport people and vehicles across the Rondout Creek. The last was a chain ferry affectionately nicknamed the “Skillypot”, Dutch for tortoise, apt for both its appearance and speed. This bridge replaced the ferry in 1921 and served as an important link in the New York . . . Albany truck route until the New York Thruway opened in 1954. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the elegant example of suspension bridge construction now serves mainly local traffic.
Erected by Kingston Urban Cultural Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 41° 55.066′ N, 73° 58.974′ W. Marker is in Kingston, New York, in Ulster County. It can be reached from W Strand Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the Kingston water-front. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston NY 12401, 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 walking distance of this marker: Island Dock (a few steps from this marker); The Delaware and Hudson Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); 20th New York State Militia (within shouting
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More about this marker. The left side of the marker contains a photo of the suspension bridge under construction.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012
2. Marker at the Kingston Waterfront
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 1, 2012
3. The Rondout Creek Suspension Bridge Marker
The bridge can be seen behind the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
