Elmira in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Plank Road
Photographed By Forest McDermott, August 21, 2017
1. The Plank Road Marker
Erected by Chemung County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 42° 3.355′ N, 76° 49.093′ W. Marker is in Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. Marker is on Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling south. In front of the Southport Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1154 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira NY 14904, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plank Road From Elmira to State Line (about 300 feet away); Fitzsimmons Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); This Stone (approx. 1.8 miles away); Upon This Spot Stood The Original Flagstaff (approx. 1.8 miles away); Elmira Prison Camp 1864 - 1865 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Civil War Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmira.
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, August 21, 2017
2. The Plank Road Marker
Southport Historical Society building on the right.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, August 21, 2017
3. The Plank Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2017, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2017, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
