Burrville Falls

County: Jefferson
Town: Watertown
USGS Map: Rutland Center
Waterway: Jacobs Creek
Latitude: N 43o 55' 48.30"
Longitude: W 75o 51' 33.02"
Drop: 30'
Width: NA
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These falls are known locally as Burrville Falls or Cider Mill Falls.  They are adjacent to the Burrville Cider Mill, which is a landmark in Jefferson County.  In fact, it is one of the first buildings built in the county.  Anyone in the area will tell you they look forward each fall to visiting the cider mill where the cider and cider doughnuts are legendary.  The current owner of the Mill is not aware of another name for these falls.  Despite the fact that they are technically unnamed, and due to the reputation of the cider mill, these falls are one of the two most popular falls in Jefferson County.

To access these falls, proceed on NYSR 12 south out of Watertown.  When you reach the hamlet of Burrville, take a right on the Plank Road.  Almost immediately, you will see the cider mill on the left.  The waterfall is visible from the bridge or from the grounds of the mill.

Our thanks to Greg Steiner of the Burrville Cider Mill for allowing us access to the grounds.  The Steiners encourage you to enjoy the falls when you visit the mill.

There are three more waterfalls within one-half mile or so upstream of these falls. 

The Jacobs Creek flows into the North Branch of the Sandy Creek, which then flows into the Sandy Creek, which eventually reaches Lake Ontario.

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