Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Log House

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019

1. A Log House Marker

Inscription. First permanent building
in this part of valley
built 1785 near here by
James McMaster & party.

Erected 1932 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 42° 5.967′ N, 76° 15.993′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Academy Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Owego NY 13827, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of Elizabeth Brown Chatfield (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Ka-Nau-Kwis (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jas. McMaster (about 800 feet away); Two Rivers Greenway (approx. ¼ mile away); Former Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bridges of Owego (approx. ¼ mile away); Fishing the Susquehanna (approx. ¼ mile away); Steamboats and Docks (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owego.

Home at the Log House Marker Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

2. Home at the Log House Marker Site

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, December 7, 2024

3. Home at the Log House Marker Site

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.