Near North Pharsalia in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Game Refuge
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 9, 2020
1. Game Refuge Marker
Pharsalia Refuge 1 mile,
The first area acquired by
New York State for wild
life management purposes.
Purchases begun in 1926.
Arrow points along Benedict Hill Road
Erected 1935 by New York State Education and Conservation Departments.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 42° 36.615′ N, 75° 41.287′ W. Marker is near North Pharsalia, New York, in Chenango County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 23 and Benedict Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 23. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Plymouth NY 13844, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Hotel (approx. 3.4 miles away); South Otselic Historic District (approx. 5.4 miles away); Grace Brown (approx. 5.4 miles away); Gladding (approx.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel
2. Pharsalia Game Refuge Sign
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 9, 2020
3. Game Refuge Marker Approached From The East
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
