Oxford in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriot Burials
Erected 2020 by Empire State Society; Sons of the American Revolution; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 748.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Patriot Burials (WGPF), and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 42° 22.603′ N, 75° 39.326′ W. Marker is in Oxford, New York, in Chenango County. It is on New York State Route 12, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford NY 13830, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chenango Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lake Warn (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 1½ miles away); Lock 99 (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 3.9 miles away); Wilcox Homestead (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.



