Ithaca, NY 14850 in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forest Home
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba
1. Forest Home Marker
Settled in 1794. Known then as Sidney’s Mill. Later Free Hollow. 19th Century center of industry. Renamed Forest Home 1876.
Erected 1996 by Town of Ithaca.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 42° 27.184′ N, 76° 28.251′ W. Marker is in Ithaca, NY 14850, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is on Forest Home Drive west of Pleasant Grove Drive (County Route 122), on the right when traveling north. Located at the west end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ithaca NY 14850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Industry (a few steps from this marker); Cornell University (approx. half a mile away); A Stream of Opportunities (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterinary College (approx. 0.6 miles away); Redbud Woods (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cayuga Heights (approx. 1.2 miles away); Simeon De Witt (approx. 1.3 miles away); Original Lane (approx. 1˝ miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 6, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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