Cazenovia in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Parade Grounds
1810
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 28, 2020
1. Parade Grounds Marker
Headquarters of the Madison County militia brigade commanded by General Jonathan Forman. Units from Cazenovia served on the frontier during the War of 1812. The area was also used by traveling outdoor shows.
Erected 1976 by Cazenovia Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 42° 55.98′ N, 75° 51.431′ W. Marker is in Cazenovia, New York, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Hurd Street and Green Street, on the right when traveling north on Hurd Street. Marker is on the Village Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cazenovia NY 13035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. C&C Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cazenovia (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dorothy Riester House and Studio (approx. 1.9 miles away); Atwell's Corners (approx. 2˝ miles away); Temperance House (approx. 3.2 miles away); Drovers Tavern, 1820 (approx. 3.8 miles away); Cape Cod Cottage (approx. 4.3 miles away); Site of Green's House (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cazenovia.
this page online
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 28, 2020
2. Parade Grounds Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
