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

Industrial Area

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2019

1. Industrial Area Marker

Inscription. This was the main industrial area of the village. To the left was a wood-frame grist mill (ca 1820) that ground grain and made feed for local farmers. Fire destroyed the mill in 1944.

In front of you was a three story stone mill (ca 1820) that filled the area along Madison Street between Genesee Street and the creek.

Over time, the building was used as a woolen mill, cotton mill, brass and a cheese factory. Much of the mill was torn down in the 1940's.

To your right almost to the creek was a blacksmith shop (ca 1840's).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 43° 2.527′ N, 75° 52.148′ W. Marker is in Chittenango, New York, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Brinkerhoff Hill Road (New York State Route 173) and Dyke Road, on the right when traveling north on Brinkerhoff Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chittenango NY 13037, 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. Lamplighters Cart (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lateral Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Cannery at the Crosswaters (approx. 1.3 miles away); A Busy, Bustling Boatyard (approx. 1.3 miles away); Feeding the Canal

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Dry Docks: Canal Service Centers (approx. 1.3 miles away); Canaseraga (approx. 1½ miles away); Canal Industry (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chittenango.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 18, 2019

2. Industrial Area Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.