Stockbridge Falls
Waterfall
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Stockbridge Falls is a waterfall located on Oneida Creek southwest of Munnsville, New York.
| 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 |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m)[1] |
| Watercourse | Oneida Creek |
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]