Morrisville in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Loomis Gang

— Legends & Lore —

Photographed By Mollie, February 22, 2020

1. The Loomis Gang Marker

Inscription. The Loomis Gang burned courthouse in 1864 to prevent their trial, but first cut fire hoses here. No culprit found. One of many tales involving gang.

Erected 2019 by New York Folklore, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 53.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Law Enforcement • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 42° 53.929′ N, 75° 38.522′ W. Marker is in Morrisville, New York, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 20) and Chenango Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Located at the Morrisville Engine House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 93 Main Street, Morrisville NY 13408, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Home of Henry S. Phelps and Mary Austin Phelps (within shouting distance of this marker); Morrisville Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); N.Y. State School of Agriculture (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); West Eaton Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); Fanny Forester (approx. 3.3 miles away); Toll Gate No. 2 (approx. 3.4 miles away); Morse Mill Dam (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morrisville.

Also see . . . About the Loomis Gang. (Submitted on February 22, 2020, by Mollie of Syracuse, New York.)

Photographed By Mollie, February 22, 2020

2. The Loomis Gang Marker

Side view of the Morrisville Engine House built in the mid-1850s and used as the fire department for over 80 years. Here the notorious Loomis Gang cut the fire hoses before burning the Madison County Courthouse.

Morrisville Engine House detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023

3. Morrisville Engine House detail

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2020, by Mollie of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2020, by Mollie of Syracuse, New York. 3. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.