Sidney in Delaware County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sidney Firemen's Memorial Park
Centuries ago, the land including this park was the site of a stockaded Indian village and burial knoll. Other Indian villages followed at intervals. The area is rich in Revolutionary history. In 1901, a factory was built on this and adjoining land for the making of french cheeses. It burned in 1931.
This land was purchased by Sidney firemen in November, 1972 for creation of a park.
Erected 1978.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1972.
Location. 42° 18.861′ N, 75° 24.035′ W. Marker is in Sidney, New York, in Delaware County. Marker can be reached from River Street south of Patterson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sidney NY 13838, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Susquehanna River (a few steps from this marker); Juglans Cinerea (within shouting distance of this marker); The Susquehanna River's Food Chain (within shouting distance of this marker); Larry "L.T." Thrower (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Elwood "Dixie" Davis (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Acer Saccharum (about 500 feet away); January 1996 Flash Flood In The Susquehanna River Basin (about 600 feet away); Vitus Labrusca (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sidney.
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