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

Routes of the Armies

Of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton

— 1779 —

Routes of the Armies Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019

1. Routes of the Armies Marker

Inscription. An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States.

Rear Face:
Through the friendship and influence of Amos Draper, James McMaster, a soldier of General Sullivan's army obtained by treaty with the Indians in June, 1786 eighteen square miles of land north of the Susquehanna River and east of Owego Creek known as McMaster’s half township which included the site of the village of Owego, founded in 1787

Erected 1929 by State of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1786.

Location. 42° 6.099′ N, 76° 15.715′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. It is at the intersection of Front Street and Court Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling west on Front Street. Marker is behind the hedge. 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

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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: Owagea (a few steps from this marker); Steamboats and Docks (a few steps from this marker); Fishing the Susquehanna (a few steps from this marker); The Bridges of Owego (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); 1849 Great Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Ithaca-Owego RR (within shouting distance of this marker); Tioga County Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owego.

Rear Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019

2. Rear Face of Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 515 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.