National Register of Historic Places
Burroughs, John, Riverby Study
Burroughs, John, Riverby Study is a historic place in West Park, Ulster County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000035.
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Burroughs, John, Riverby Study
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About this place
What is Burroughs, John, Riverby Study?
Riverby was the estate of the American naturalist John Burroughs (1837–1921), who wrote and created a genre of naturalist essays. It is located above the west bank of the Hudson River, in the town of West Park, in Ulster County, New York. Burroughs built the main house and a separate study, where he did much of his most influential writing. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. It is private property, still partially held by the Burroughs family, and is not open to the public.
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Listing details
- Name
- Burroughs, John, Riverby Study
- City
- West Park
- County
- Ulster County
- State
- New York
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000035
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.80087, -73.95668
When was Burroughs, John, Riverby Study listed on the National Register?
Burroughs, John, Riverby Study was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Burroughs, John, Riverby Study located?
Burroughs, John, Riverby Study is located in West Park, Ulster County, New York at approximately 41.80087, -73.95668. See the map above.
Is Burroughs, John, Riverby Study a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Burroughs, John, Riverby Study is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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