Esperance in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chocolate Jumbles
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Regional cookie variety made with chocolate, molasses and spices. So popular, judged at Schoharie County Fair as early as 1916.
Erected 2022 by Esperance Historical Society & William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Hungry for History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 42° 45.726′ N, 74° 15.636′ W. Marker is in Esperance, New York, in Schoharie County. Marker is on Church Street, 0.1 miles north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Church Street, Esperance NY 12066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Presbyterian Church Esperance, NY (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Esperance Witch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tory Tree Site (approx. 2.7 miles away); Grist Mill (approx. 2.9 miles away); Amos Clayton (approx. 3 miles away); Mill Stones (approx. 3 miles away); Burtonville (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Esperance.
More about this marker. The roadside marker is on the Esperance Commons, in front of the 1878 schoolhouse housing the Esperance Historical Society Museum and Chapel Library.
Regarding Chocolate Jumbles. Although the marker was cast with the date of 2021, it was unveiled and dedicated on June 11, 2022.
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