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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cazenovia Fugitive Slave Law Convention of 1850 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cazenovia Fugitive Slave Law Convention (about 700 feet away); First Madison County Court House (approx. Ό mile away); First County Seat (approx. Ό mile away); Cazenovia War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Cazenovia Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); The Last Land Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); C&C Railroad (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cazenovia.
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 444 times since then and 17 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.
