Newfield in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marie And Grant Musser Overlook
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 4, 2019
1. Marie And Grant Musser Overlook Marker
For Their Dedication to the Preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge
Marie and Grant Musser, long time residents of Thompkins County have actively pursued the preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge since 1969. Their perseverance resulted in the restoration of the Bridge in 1972 by Milton S. Graton, a nationally renowned preservationist. For their dedication and service, Marie and Grant were honored by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives on April 30, 1973 with an appointment as the "Keepers of the Covered Bridge," an appointment they still hold today.
During the last 29 years the Musser's have selflessly made frequent and regular visits to the Covered Bridge ensuring that any necessary repairs were made in a timely and historically sensitive manner.
Erected by Tompkins County and the Town of Newfield.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1973.
Location. 42° 21.774′ N, 76° 35.423′ W. Marker is in Newfield, New York, in Tompkins County.
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Newfield Covered Bridge (a few steps from this marker); A Lasting Legacy (a few steps from this marker); Town of Newfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Newfield Village Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); One Room School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miss Kate Dean (approx. 0.7 miles away); Teeter Farm (approx. 3.1 miles away); Fishers Tavern (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 4, 2019
2. Marie And Grant Musser Overlook Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Picnic Corners (was approx. 4.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
