Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Camp Susquehanna

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2022

1. Camp Susquehanna Marker

Inscription. Near this spot, Col. David Ireland trained the 137th NY. They defended the right flank on Culp's Hill at Gettysburg, contributing to Union victory in the battle & Civil War.

Erected 2016 by Col. David Ireland Camp #137, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 42° 5.58′ N, 75° 54.339′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is at the intersection of Conklin Avenue and High Street, on the right when traveling west on Conklin Avenue. Marker is at the east end of South Side Veteran's Park, a linear park along the south bank of the Susquehanna River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13903, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Susquehanna River Tragedy (a few steps from this marker); Donald E. Burton Sr. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); AME Zion Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); African American Community (approx. 0.4 miles away); School No. 8 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freedom Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Universalist (approx. 0.4 miles away); Binghamton Public Library (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Regarding Camp Susquehanna.

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The marker was dedicated on 23 June 2016 just a few feet from the popular Park Diner's parking lot. Back when the camp existed 1862-65, what is today's Conklin Avenue used to be known as South Water Street. A roadside sign, honoring 137th NY Col. David Ireland and denoting the easterly end of NYS Rte. 434 (Vestal Parkway), was dedicated on 31 May 2017. A snow and ice storm on April 19, 2022 took down some very heavy tree limbs right next to the grave of Col. Ireland at Spring Forest Cemetery in Binghamton. Nearly 50 turned out for the Civil War Veterans Memorial there on Sunday morning, 15 May 2022. - J. Goodnough, Secretary, Col. David Ireland Camp #137, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. 137th NY Monument at Gettysburg

Also see . . . David Ireland - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2022

2. Camp Susquehanna Marker

Westward view

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2022

3. Camp Susquehanna Marker

Eastward view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,764 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.