Fort Montgomery in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The William J. Moreau Popolopen Bridge

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

1. The William J. Moreau Popolopen Bridge Marker

Inscription. “Bill” Moreau, Chief Engineer at the New York State Bridge Authority for 27 years. He is recognized world-wide and at home in the Hudson Valley for his strong willed, expert dedication to safe bridge design, function and maintenance for long-lived and beloved bridges.

Dedicated 27 June 2014

Erected 2014 by New York State Bridge Authority.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.

Location. 41° 19.401′ N, 73° 59.331′ W. Marker is in Fort Montgomery, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, at the pedestrian bridge over the Popolopen Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Montgomery NY 10922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Historic Fort Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); The Hudson River Greenway Water Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Montgomery Today (about 500 feet away); Building a Fort (about 500 feet away); The Battle of Fort Montgomery

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(about 500 feet away); Gardens of the Fort (about 500 feet away); Three Sisters Garden (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Montgomery.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

2. The William J. Moreau Popolopen Bridge Marker

Popolopen Creek Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

3. Popolopen Creek Bridge

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

4. Popolopen Creek Bridge

Identical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

5. Identical Marker

An identical marker can be found on the south side of the bridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.