Onondaga Hill in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First County Courthouse
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 26, 2021
1. First County Courthouse Marker
Site of
first court house
erected in 1802 on land
donated to Onondaga County
by George Hall
and Thaddeus WoodErected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 43° 0.312′ N, 76° 11.055′ W. Marker is in Onondaga Hill, New York, in Onondaga County. Marker is at the intersection of Velasko Road (County Route 130) and West Seneca Turnpike (New York State Route 175), on the right when traveling south on Velasko Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syracuse NY 13215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Francis Asbury (a few steps from this marker); County Poor House (approx. half a mile away); Gen. Ellis Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); War of 1812 (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Sanatorium (approx. 1.1 miles away); Forman House (approx. 1.8 miles away); Col. Van Schaick (approx. 1.9 miles away); Old Burial Place (approx. 2.2 miles away).
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 26, 2021
2. Site is currently occupied by a church
this page online
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
