Pitcher in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pink Hill Legend

— Legends & Lore —

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 14, 2020

1. Pink Hill Legend Marker

Inscription. Zella Droff was murdered in 1870s by husband for attending dances here at former Pitcher Hotel. Her ghost returns to travelers on Pink Hill Road.

Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Women. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list.

Location. 42° 34.86′ N, 75° 51.874′ W. Marker is in Pitcher, New York, in Chenango County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 26 and Pitcher Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on State Route 26. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pitcher NY 13136, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pitcher Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Congregational Church of Pitcher (about 700 feet away); Hinman Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Burial Ground (approx. 1.6 miles away); Early Sawmill (approx. 1.8 miles away); Town Line Bridge (approx. 1.8 miles away); Taylor Wesleyan Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); School House (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pitcher.

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1. Once Upon a Dance - Chenango County Evening Sun.
Zella's ghost dances with travelers passing by her grave on certain dark nights. (Submitted on March 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

2. Pink Hill Legend - William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Submitted on March 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Former Pitcher Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 14, 2020

2. Former Pitcher Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 349 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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