Marcellus in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marcellus Park
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 26, 2021
1. Marcellus Park Marker
This is the last of the original fire pits built in Marcellus Park.
The park was officially opened August 30, 1936.
Funding for construction of the park was provided through the WPA program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1936.
Location. 42° 58.684′ N, 76° 20.154′ W. Marker is in Marcellus, New York, in Onondaga County. It can be reached from Pratt Road west of Slate Hill Road, on the right when traveling west. Located in Marcellus Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marcellus NY 13108, 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, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 walking distance of this marker: Moses House (approx. Ό mile away); Bradley House (approx. Ό mile away); First Sawmill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of First Frame House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Great Genesee Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Old Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of First Church Edifice (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marcellus.
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel
2. Marcellus Park Firepit
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
