Highfalls in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007
1. Delaware and Hudson Canal Plaque
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
National Park Service
1968
Erected 1968 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 49.631′ N, 74° 7.655′ W. Marker is in Highfalls, New York, in Ulster County. Marker is on Main Street near 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Falls NY 12440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Depuy House (here, next to this marker); High Falls War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Old Stone Aqueduct (a few steps from this marker); Roebling Aqueduct Abutment Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Discovery of Cement
this page online
Regarding Delaware and Hudson Canal. The Delaware and Hudson Canal was built to haul anthracite coal from the Lackawanna Valley in Pennsylvania to Kingston, New York on its journey to New York City markets. When the canal was completed in 1828, and it was 108 miles in length. It utilized 108 locks to overcome the 972-foot elevation difference between the Hudson River at Kingston, New York, and its western terminus at Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Essential to the operation of the canal was a 16 mile gravity and inclined plane railroad which brought anthracite from the coal fields near Carbondale to the canal at Honesdale. By 1854 more than 1,400 boats were operating on the D & H. Growth of railroads meant decline for the canal, which closed in in 1898.
Also see . . .
1. The D&H Canal Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. National Canal Museum - D&H Canal. Museum website homepage (Submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007
2. Delaware and Hudson Canal Lock 16
Lock 16 is the first of a flight of 5 locks here at "The D&H Canal 5 Lock Walk", each with an average lift of 12'8". The five locks raised/lowered boats a total of over 63 feet. The D&H Canal plaque is on the left wall of the lock chamber.
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 17, 2007
3. Lock 16 Is To the Left of the Depuy Canal House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
