Near Elmira in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Col. John Hendy
(1757-1840)
Photographed By Forest McDermott, August 23, 2017
1. Col. John Hendy Marker
Revolutionary War Veteran
Built first house in Elmira 300 ft. south toward river c. 1788Erected 2013 by Chemung County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.
Location. 42° 4.651′ N, 76° 51.044′ W. Marker is near Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. Marker is on West Water Street (New York State Route 352), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1501 W Water Street, Elmira NY 14905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Elmira Prison Camp 1864-65 (approx. 1.3 miles away); Upon This Spot Stood The Original Flagstaff (approx. 1˝ miles away); Elmira Prison Camp 1864 - 1865 (approx. 1˝ miles away); Civil War Monument (approx. 1˝ miles away); 378 West Church Street (approx. 2 miles away); Veterans of All Wars (approx. 2.2 miles away); Woodlawn Cemetery History
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, August 23, 2017
2. Col. John Hendy Marker
Photographed By Forest McDermott, August 23, 2017
3. Col. John Hendy Marker
Elementary School named after Col. Hendy is about 3 blocks further down the street on the left.
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 338 times since then and 76 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.
