Bouck's Falls
Bouck's Falls is located in the town of Fulton in Schoharie County, New York.[1][2] This 170-foot (52 m) waterfall is named after the family of former New York Governor William C. Bouck. The waterfall and surrounding lands and waterways are now under Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) ownership. In April 2020, the waterfall was recognized as a sacred site by the NYS Government.
History[]
The region around Bouck's Falls was settled by the British Crown in the early seventeenth century. During this time, the area was considered part of Albany County.
A house was built near the falls in 1856.[3]
Today[]
The waterfall is on private property
References[]
- ^ Towns of Schoharie County
- ^ "Boucks Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 14, 2015.
- ^ The Bouck Falls House
Coordinates: 42°32′25″N 74°25′34″W / 42.54028°N 74.42611°W
Categories:
- Waterfalls of New York (state)
- Landforms of Schoharie County, New York
- Tourist attractions in Schoharie County, New York