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Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin)

Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) 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 68000034.

West Park, Ulster County, New YorkListed November 24, 1968NRIS #68000034★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin)?

Slabsides is the log cabin built by naturalist John Burroughs and his son on a nine-acre wooded and hilly tract in 1895 one mile (1.6 km) west of Riverby, his home in West Park, New York. From the time of its construction to the last year of his life, Burroughs received many visitors at the cabin, ranging from Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Ford to students from Vassar College, just across the Hudson River.

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Listing details

Name
Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin)
City
West Park
County
Ulster County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
November 24, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000034
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.79756, -73.97346
When was Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) listed on the National Register?

Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.

Where is Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) located?

Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) is located in West Park, Ulster County, New York at approximately 41.79756, -73.97346. See the map above.

Is Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Slabsides (John Burroughs Cabin) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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