Ironville in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Sons of Temperance Hall
Foundation
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 10, 2022
1. The Sons of Temperance Hall Marker
This movement criticized alcohol intoxication, promoted complete abstinence from alcohol and emphasized it's negative effects on people's health, personalities and family lives. The group was founded in 1842 in New York City and Ironville's local society was organized in 1849. It seems that it was supported by local businessmen and religious leaders due to the fact that their meeting place was located here by the Church. About 1870 the building was owned by Crown Point Iron Company and used as a private residence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 43° 55.333′ N, 73° 32.204′ W. Marker is in Ironville, New York, in Essex County. It is on Creek Road (County Route 2) 0.1 miles west of Whitehead Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 721 Creek Rd, Crown Point NY 12928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ironville Historic District (here, next to this marker); The Birthplace of the Electrical Age (here, next to this marker); Penfield Homestead Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Walking Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); Irondale (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Penfield Homestead Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Penfield Pond (within shouting distance of this marker); 1873 Expansion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ironville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Birthplace of the Electrical Age (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, April 10, 2022
2. The Sons of Temperance Hall Marker
The foundations are at the base of the marker. The new Ironville marker is in the foreground.
Also see . . . Ironville Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on February 6, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
