Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ithaca & Owego
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, April 22, 2023
1. Ithaca & Owego Marker
Chartered 1828. Completed 1834. Among earliest of New York railroads. Originally horses pulled trains the 29 miles to and from Owego.
Erected 1996 by Town of Ithaca.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 42° 24.737′ N, 76° 28.447′ W. Marker is in Ithaca, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is on Coddington Road (County Route 119) south of Troy Road (County Route 123), on the left when traveling south. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catskill Turnpike (approx. one mile away); Teegastoweas (approx. one mile away); Inclined Plane (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bethel Grove School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Simeon De Witt (approx. 2.2 miles away); Original Lane (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ezra Cornell (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Three Pioneers (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ithaca.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 22, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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