Forest Home in Ithaca, New York in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former Industry
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba
1. Former Industry Marker
Grist, Saw, Woolen, Plaster & Gunpowder Mills, Foundry & Furniture Factory once tapped Fall Creek waterpower here in Forest Home.
Town of Ithaca 1996
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 1996.
Location. 42° 27.183′ N, 76° 28.262′ W. Marker is in Ithaca, New York, New York, in Tompkins County. It is in Forest Home. Marker is on Forest Home Drive west of Pleasant Grove Drive (County Route 122), on the right when traveling north. 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. Forest Home (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. 1.4 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 86 times since then and 17 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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