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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18DT_perkins-tower_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
This drive and tower are dedicated by the Commissioners of the Palisades Interstate Park to the memory ofGeorge Walbridge PerkinsTheir first president 1900-1920 whose broad vision and tireless energy made possible the preservation of the Palisades…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17AG_wayne-washington-lookout_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
From this site Generals Washington and Wayne planned the storming of Stony Point
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LO_river-docks_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
The park operated afleet of river steamersthat brought millionsof NYC people to BearMountain for recreationin the 1920's and 30's.The docks burned in the1960's and 70's. The southdock was rebuilt inthe early 1980's.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LN_iona-island_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
The land to the east ofthe tracks was the siteof a naval annumitiondepot thru both WorldWars and the KoreanConflict. It became NYSParklands in 1965, and isa winter sanctuaryfor bald eagles.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LM_dunderberg-mt_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
It's at the south endof the park at anelevation of 930 feet,and isthe southern gatewayto the Hudson Highlands.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LL_hudson-river_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
From its beginningin the high peaksof the Adirondacks,to theAtlantic Ocean,the Hudson flowsfor 315 miles.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LK_boundaries_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
Four countiescome together here.Your'e standing in Rocklandand looking at Westchesteracross the river.North of the bridge isOrange County on this side,and Putnam on the other.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LJ_scenic-road_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
US Routes 6 & 202 crossthe bridge and head southtoward Peekskill. Froma roadside overlookthere's a spectacularview looking back atBear Mountain Park.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LI_railroads_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
The CSX Railroad runs trains onthe east coast from Maine toFlorida & west to Chicago. It leasesits tracks on the other side of theriver to Amtrak for nationwidepassenger service, as well as toMetro-North for commuters betweenAlbany & NYC. You can …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10LH_ancient-canyon_Tomkins-Cove-NY.html
The rivers surface issea level, and thewater is 120 feetdeep in the channel.Below that is anold canyon 650 feetdeep filled withmud and gravel.
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