Montezuma in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Salt Springs

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 21, 2021

1. Salt Springs Marker

Inscription. Chief supply for Indians. Later extensively developed by early settlers privately and with state aid.

Erected 1935 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 43° 0.631′ N, 76° 42.155′ W. Marker is in Montezuma, New York, in Cayuga County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 90 and Erie Street, on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 90. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Byron NY 13140, 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

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); Montezuma (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Opened in 1828 (about 300 feet away); Montezuma Heritage Park (about 300 feet away); A Landmark and Pride in Our Community (about 400 feet away); Early Aqueduct (approx. 0.4 miles away); Col. Comfort Tyler (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montezuma.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 21, 2021

2. Salt Springs Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2021, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.