Highfalls in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware and Hudson Canal
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
National Park Service
1968
Erected 1968 by National Park Service.
Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.
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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Depuy House (here, next to this marker); Freer House (approx. 5½ miles away); Hasbrouck House (approx. 5½ miles away); Stone Church-1773 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Bevier House (approx. 5.6 miles away); Dubois House (approx. 5.6 miles away); New Paltz (approx. 5.6 miles away); Deyo House (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Regarding Delaware and Hudson Canal.

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.
Also see . . .
1. The D&H Canal Historical Society. (Submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. National Canal Museum - D&H Canal. (Submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
3. The D&H Canal Five Lock Walk. (Submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
4. History of the Canal System of the State of New York: Chapter 20: The Delaware and Hudson Canal. (Submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Categories. • Waterways & Vessels •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 2, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 414 times since then and 9 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.