National Historical Park · New Jersey, United States
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is a national historical park in New Jersey, United States, covering 51.3 acres (20.8 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historical Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New Jersey, United States |
| Area | 51.3 acres (20.8 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a 77-foot-high (23 m) waterfall on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey. One of the United States' largest waterfalls, it played a significant role in the early industrial development of New Jersey starting in the earliest days of the nation. The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, administered by the National Park Service. Congress authorized its establishment in 2009. In 1967 it was designated a National Natural Landmark together with Garret Mountain Reservation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park?
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is in New Jersey, United States.
How big is Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park?
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park covers 51.3 acres (20.8 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paterson_Great_Falls_National_Historical_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/pagr/ — Official park page.