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

James McMaster

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019

1. James McMaster Marker

Inscription. Pioneer, Revolutionary soldier
to whom was granted title
"McMaster's half township"
1788
lies buried near here.

Erected 1932 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 42° 14.2′ N, 76° 20.518′ W. Marker is near Candor, New York, in Tioga County. It is at the intersection of Honeypot Road (County Route 305) and Royal Street, on the left when traveling north on Honeypot Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Candor NY 13743, 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

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walking distance of this marker: Hart House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upper Mill Pond (approx. 0.2 miles away); Candor Congregation Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Candor Free Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of All Who Served From Candor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ithaca & Owego R.R. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hollister House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lower Mill Pond & Dam (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Candor.

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 403 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.