Stockbridge Falls

Stockbridge Falls
Stockbridge Falls in July 2011
Location of Stockbridge Falls within New York
Coordinates42°57′04″N 75°36′28″W / 42.95111°N 75.60778°W / 42.95111; -75.60778
Elevation938 ft (286 m)[1]
WatercourseOneida Creek

Stockbridge Falls is a waterfall located on Oneida Creek southwest of Munnsville, New York.

Description

Stockbridge Falls is a series of waterfalls in Madison County, near Stockbridge, New York, that extend roughly 1 mile (1.6 km). Over that span, Oneida Creek falls around 300 feet (91 m).[2]

Most of the land surrounding the waterfall is privately owned, but they can be viewed from a local road.[2]

History

In the 20th century, the waterfall was a popular site to visit. The Syracuse Herald-Journal reported in 1906 that it was "one of the most beautiful spots in Madison County" and popular among photographers.[3] By the 1930s, there was "considerable" construction around the falls, as individuals constructed homes and camps.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Stockbridge Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Points of Interest". Syracuse Herald-Journal. May 22, 1996. p. 95. Retrieved August 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Stockbridge Falls". Syracuse Herald-Journal. June 30, 1906. p. 8. Retrieved August 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Stockbridge Falls Area Becoming Summer Resort". Daily Sentinel. July 8, 1935. p. 7. Retrieved August 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.