Eastside in Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Geddes
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2021
1. James Geddes Marker
of the New York Canals
His public history may be found
in the history of the General
and State Goverments;
His private [virtues?] in the memory
of his acquaintances
Born in Pennsylvania
July 22, 1763.
Died August 19, 1838.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal, the Erie Canal, the Ohio and Erie Canal, and the The Miami & Erie Canal series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1763.
Location. 43° 1.794′ N, 76° 7.996′ W. Marker is in Syracuse, New York, in Onondaga County. It is in Eastside. Monument is in Section 48 of Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 940 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse NY 13210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldier's and Sailor's Plot at Oakwood (about 300 feet away); The Unknown Dead (about 300 feet away); A. [Alonzo] B. Caldwell (about 500 feet away); Elks Rest (about 600 feet away); Old Rose Cemetery
this page online
Also see . . .
1. James Geddes: Surveyor and Civil Engineer. (Submitted on September 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Canal "Engineers".
3. James Geddes Bio. (Submitted on September 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2021
2. James Geddes Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 2, 2021
3. James Geddes Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
