Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On the Site of Owego
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019
1. On the Site of Owego Marker
Aug. 19-20, 1779 encamped 3000
Continental soldiers the union of
General Clinton's army
which had advanced from Otsego Lake
with a convoy of 208 Bateaux
and a detachment under
General Poor
from
General Sullivan’s army
then at Tioga Point. As a part of
the campaign against the hostile Iroquois
the abandoned Indian village of “Owagea”
was burned
Erected by the Village of Owego
In the 100th year of its incorporation and by the
State of New York
1927
Erected 1927 by State of New York, Village of Owego.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1779.
Location. 42° 6.171′ N, 76° 15.568′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (New York State Route 17C) and Church Street, on the left 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. Native American Roots (a few steps from this marker); Owego Riverwalk (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Owego Riverwalk (a few steps from this marker); Ahwaga Hotel
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel
2. On the Site of Owego Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 64 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.
