Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Log House
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home Of Elizabeth Brown Chatfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Jas. McMaster (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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); Routes of the Armies (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owego.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.