Leatherstocking Falls
Waterfall From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waterfall From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leatherstocking Falls also known as "Panthers Leap", "Bear Cliff Falls"[2] and "Deowongo Falls", is located on Leatherstocking Creek north of Cooperstown, New York.[3] Deowongo translates to "place of hearing", coming from the Oneida Iroquois nation’s language.[4] These falls are where, in James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales, Leatherstocking saves the life of an Indian maiden.[5]
Leatherstocking Falls | |
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Coordinates | 42°43′59″N 74°55′20″W |
Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m)[1] |
Watercourse | Leatherstocking Creek |
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