Long Eddy in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bluestone Quarries

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2018

1. Bluestone Quarries Marker

Inscription.

Found only in a narrow section of New York and Pennsylvania, bluestone was the material of choice for sidewalks in the 1800's. Demand from major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and as far away as San Francisco and Havana, Cuba created a thriving quarrying industry. Hard, manual work in quarries was required to meet the demand of the cities. Once the stone was extracted, teams of horses and mules brought the stone to railroad sidings in town to transport it to market.

Bluestone quarrying continues today throughout this area, as bluestone is now prized as a highly decorative paving material. The original bluestone sidewalks from quarries like the one pictured can be found throughout Long Eddy.

Erected by Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware Valley.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Environment • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 41° 51.086′ N, 75° 8.108′ W. Marker is in Long Eddy, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on New York State Route 97 west of Raspberry Park Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware River Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Eddy NY 12760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goulds Church Bell (here, next to this marker); Long Eddy, New York (a few steps from this marker); The Maple Grove House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Long Eddy Business District (about 500 feet away); Long Eddy Hotel (about 500 feet away); Logging (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); St. Patrick's Long Eddy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Eddy.

Also see . . .
1. New York State Bluestone Association. (Submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Pennsylvania Bluestone Association. (Submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Bluestone at Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2018

2. Bluestone Quarries Marker

Long Eddy Area Bluestone Quarry image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, undated

3. Long Eddy Area Bluestone Quarry

Basket Historical Society Collection

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on August 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.