Hammond in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Chippewa Bay Area

Historic New York

Photographed by Nancy Mueller, July 2011

1. Historic New York The Chippewa Bay Area Marker

Inscription. This area was settled early in the 1800's by immigrants from Scotland. They were encouraged to come here by agents of George Parish, a large landholder in the North Country. These conscientious farmers and tradesmen came up the St. Lawrence River from Montreal with true pioneer determination. The hardships of the frontier were especially severe since much of the land had to be redeemed with the axe.

As the trials of the first years passed, fields of grain replaced the forest and gave way to prosperous farms. Gradually, the original log cabins were replaced by stone houses, many of which survive to this day. Superb workmanship, firmness of principle and industriousness were part of this Scottish tradition that is now part of our heritage.

Erected 1969 by New York State Education Department & Department of Transportation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list.

Location. 44° 28.697′ N, 75° 46.234′ W. Marker is in Hammond, New York, in St. Lawrence County. It is on New York State Route 12. It is located at a rest area on Route 12 about two miles north of Chippewa Bay

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where there is a lovely view looking out at the Thousand Islands. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hammond NY 13646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Adirondacks & North Country.

It is also in the American Northeast

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Singer Castle on Dark Island (here, next to this marker); The Thousand Islands (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Crossover Island (approx. 1.1 miles away); Oak Point (approx. 2.6 miles away); Dark Island (approx. 2.7 miles away); Frederick Gilbert Bourne (approx. 2.7 miles away); Inspiration for Bourne's Castle (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hammond.

Additional keywords. Thousand Islands

The Chippewa Bay Area Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert Rusaw, August 16, 2021

2. The Chippewa Bay Area Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2012, by Nancy Mueller of LaFayette, New York. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on June 26, 2012, by Nancy Mueller of LaFayette, New York. 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.