Stockbridge Falls
| Stockbridge Falls | |
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Stockbridge Falls in July 2011 | |
Location of Stockbridge Falls within New York | |
| Coordinates | 42°57′04″N 75°36′28″W / 42.95111°N 75.60778°W |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m)[1] |
| Watercourse | Oneida 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
- ^ "Stockbridge Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ a b "Points of Interest". Syracuse Herald-Journal. May 22, 1996. p. 95. Retrieved August 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stockbridge Falls". Syracuse Herald-Journal. June 30, 1906. p. 8. Retrieved August 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stockbridge Falls Area Becoming Summer Resort". Daily Sentinel. July 8, 1935. p. 7. Retrieved August 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.