Eureka Shipyard, Newburgh

#19 among attractions in Newburgh

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Eureka Shipyard was located on the Hudson River in Newburgh, New York. This shipyard built a number of ships for the United States Navy and Liberty/Cargo ships during World War II. Commercial vessels were also built here. ()

Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Closed: 1940Coordinates: 41°29'49"N, 74°0'22"W

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Eureka Shipyard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dia Beacon, Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Dutch Reformed Church, Downing Park.

1.2 miE
Massive museum with modern art
Dia Beacon, Beacon
32 min walk • Dia Beacon is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present and is one of the 11 locations and sites they manage. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York.
~950 ftW
Museum, History museum
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Newburgh
5 min walk • Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, also called Hasbrouck House, is located in Newburgh, New York overlooking the Hudson River.
0.4 miNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Dutch Reformed Church, Newburgh
12 min walk • The Dutch Reformed Church is one of the most prominent architectural landmarks in Newburgh, New York. It was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1835 in the Greek Revival style just after the dissolution of his partnership with Ithiel Town.
0.9 miNW
Nature and wildlife, Park
Downing Park, Newburgh
23 min walk • Downing Park is the largest of several public parks in the city of Newburgh, New York, United States.
0.4 miW
Cemetery
St. George's Cemetery, Newburgh
11 min walk • St. George's Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Newburgh, New York. The cemetery is located in the city's East End Historic District and serves the Episcopal parish of St. George's on Grand Street.
~1800 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Ritz Theater, Newburgh
9 min walk • The Ritz Theater is located in the city of Newburgh, New York. The theater is the last remaining historic theater in the city. The legendary building has a rich history of notable performances, and is being restored by a local nonprofit organization.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum
David Crawford House, Newburgh
22 min walk • The David Crawford House is a historic house located at 189 Montgomery Street in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. It currently serves as a museum, archive and headquarters for the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and The Highlands.
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh
20 min walk • The Old Town Cemetery is located in the city of Newburgh, New York, behind Calvary Presbyterian Church on South Street. It was established in 1713 by Palatine German refugees from the Rhineland-Palatinate who were transported from England in 1710 and settled on the site of the present city of Newburgh.
0.4 miNW
Library
Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh
11 min walk • The Newburgh Free Library serves as the public library for the residents of the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. The Newburgh Free Library is the Central Reference Library for the Ramapo-Catskill Library System and is a member of the Newburgh Library Collaborative.
~1880 ftW
Neighbourhood
East End Historic District, Newburgh
10 min walk • The East End Historic District in Newburgh, New York, United States is the lower portion of what the state and city recognize as a single historic district along with the Montgomery-Grand-Liberty Streets Historic District.
0.8 miW
Cemetery
Newburgh Colored Burial Ground, Newburgh
22 min walk • Newburgh Colored Burial Ground is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Newburgh in Orange County, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eureka Shipyard?

Nearby attractions include Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Newburgh (5 min walk), Ritz Theater, Newburgh (9 min walk), East End Historic District, Newburgh (10 min walk), Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh (11 min walk).

How to get to Eureka Shipyard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eureka Shipyard:

Ferry

Newburgh (8 min walk)
Beacon (30 min walk)

Train

Beacon (33 min walk)

Bus

Beacon Train Station • Lines: 41A, 41P (33 min walk)