Historic New York The Catskill Mountains - Roscoe, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

text: "Historic New York The Catskill Mountains The Catskill Mountains tower above the Hudson River as it winds its way past one of the most popular resort areas in the united States. These time worn mountains were called Koatskill (Cat Creek) by Dutchmen of the seventeenth century, probably because of the wildcats that once roamed the area.
This group of gently sloping peaks, only two of which exceed 4,000 feet, have contributed to the pleasure, economy, and culture of generations of New Yorkers. During the nineteenth century, Catskill forests supplied timber for lumber mills, tanneries, and furniture factories. They also supplied the setting for several literary works, the most famous being "Rip Van Winkle". The scenic beauty has been depicted in the landscapes of many artists.
Early twentieth century conservationists, fearful that the natural resources of this region would be stripped, created the Catskill Forest Preserve. Through the work of the State Conservation Department, fields have gone back to woodlot and the shorn hills have grown new timber. Education Department State of New York 1967 department of Transportation"

Marker Name: Historic New York The Catskill Mountains Marker Type: Roadside Agency: State of New York Dedication Date: 1967 City/Town/Village Name: Roscoe County: Sullivan Region: Hudson Valley (Region 9) Website: Not listed

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