Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Perkins Tower

Photographed By Doran Howitt, May 4, 2013

1. Perkins Tower Marker

Inscription. This drive and tower are dedicated by the Commissioners of the Palisades Interstate Park to the memory of
George Walbridge Perkins
Their first president 1900-1920 whose broad vision and tireless energy made possible the preservation of the Palisades and the establishment of this great playground for humanity.
1934

Erected 1934 by Palisades Interstate Park Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 41° 18.689′ N, 74° 0.411′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Perkins Memorial Dr. This is at the top of Bear Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. 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. Joseph Bartha (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving a National Landmark (approx. 0.8 miles away); Discover the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails (approx. 0.9 miles away); Palisades Interstate Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Fighting at Fort Clinton

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Fighting at Hessian Lake (approx. 0.9 miles away); Orange County (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bear Mountain.

Also see . . .
1. Perkins Tower. Good photo of the whole tower (Submitted on May 12, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey.)

2. Palisades Interstate Park Commission. (Submitted on May 12, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey.)

Additional keywords. Bear Mountain, Harriman State Park

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 6, 2022

2. Perkins Tower Marker

Perkins Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 6, 2022

3. Perkins Tower

New York City Skyline - 38 miles from Perkins Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 6, 2022

4. New York City Skyline - 38 miles from Perkins Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 12, 2013, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.