Richfield Springs in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adam Helmer’s Run
Photographed By Lori Paparteys, March 25, 2021
1. Adam Helmer’s Run Marker
Crossed Rt 20 near here warning German Flatts of pending attack by Joseph Brant’s loyalist and native forces Sept 17, 1778
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 46.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1778.
Location. 42° 51.204′ N, 74° 59.075′ W. Marker is in Richfield Springs, New York, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of E. Main Street (U.S. 20) and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on E. Main Street. Located next to the clock in Spring Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richfield Springs NY 13439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Thomas R. Proctor Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring House (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Storm Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); French War - 1757 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ganowauges (about 400 feet away); Richfield Hotel
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Also see . . . Adam Helmer (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 28, 2021, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Mira Earls, September 27, 2023
2. Adam Helmer’s Run Marker
This view includes Route 20, mentioned in the marker text.
Photographed By Lori Paparteys, March 25, 2021
3. Adam Helmer’s Run Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 25, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. 2. submitted on September 27, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3. submitted on March 25, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
