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Homer in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Birthplace Of Andrew Dickson White

 
 
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July 13, 2015
1. Birthplace Of Marker
Inscription. November 7, 1832. Cofounder & first President of Cornell University 1866-1885.
 
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 244.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 7, 1832.
 
Location. 42° 37.993′ N, 76° 10.733′ W. Marker is in Homer, New York, in Cortland County. It is on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 South Main Street, Homer NY 13077, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and specifically in Central New York. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Harum (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisdom's Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); William Osborn Stoddard (within shouting distance of this marker); David Hannum (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Homer Village Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Senior Living (approx. 0.2 miles away); John J. Arnold (approx. 0.2 miles away); Education in Homer (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homer.
 
Also see . . .  Old Homer Village Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on January 22, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
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Andrew Dickson White's birthplace image. Click for full size.
November 12, 2015
2. Andrew Dickson White's birthplace
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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