Railroads in Long Eddy
The Erie Railroad provided service to Long Eddy from the late 1800's to 1962. Freight such as milk and bluestone were picked up at sidings along the way and brought to market in New York City. Passenger service ranged from one to four trains daily. Passengers could board the train to New York City at the Erie Depot in Long Eddy (pictured here). The site of the depot can be seen at the foot of Depot Street where it meets Railroad Street.
Long Eddy to New York City: 4 hours 39 minutes
Erected by Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware Valley.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 41° 50.996′ N, 75° 8.009′ W. Marker is in Long Eddy, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is at the intersection of Depot Street and Railroad Street, on the left when traveling south on Depot Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Eddy NY 12760, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Long Eddy Ferries (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Eddy Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Eddy Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Eddy's Pastime
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Also see . . .
1. Basket Historical Society of the Upper Delaware Valley at Facebook. (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Erie Railroad History (Erie-Lackawanna Railroad Historical Society). (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
