McLean in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Elm Tree Inn
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, August 12, 2020
1. Elm Tree Inn Marker
Site of 1st Log Tavern in McLean
Built by Amasa Cobb, 1796
Giant Elm was native forest sapling when tavern was built
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 42° 33.144′ N, 76° 17.458′ W. Marker is in McLean, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is at the intersection of McLean Road and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on McLean Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Lean NY 13102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Episcopal Zion Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Baptist Church - 1828 (approx. ¼ mile away); Gee Hill (approx. 3.3 miles away); Indian Village (approx. 3.6 miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 3.8 miles away); “Daddy” (approx. 4 miles away); Edward Griswold (1758-1843) (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McLean.
Regarding Elm Tree Inn. The giant elm tree mentioned on the marker is no longer standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 26, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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