Wurtsboro in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Original Snubbing
Photographed By Scott J. Payne, October 1, 2016
1. Original Snubbing Marker
Original snubbing
post placed at the
sight of the ground
breaking ceremonies
of the D&H Canal
July 13, 1975
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1825.
Location. 41° 34.41′ N, 74° 29.009′ W. Marker is in Wurtsboro, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wurtsboro NY 12790, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wurtsboro (here, next to this marker); Wurtsboro Veterans Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Bridge (about 600 feet away); Canal Office (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Wurtsboro (about 700 feet away); Nathaniel Sackett (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Yaugh House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Devens (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wurtsboro.
Photographed By Scott J. Payne, October 1, 2016
2. Original Snubbing Marker
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Photographed By Scott J. Payne, October 1, 2016
3. Original Snubbing Marker
Looking east down canal bed toward marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 2, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
