Cortland in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Miller
Built log cabin here in 1792. This house built by his son, General Daniel Miller.
Erected 1940 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 42° 37.686′ N, 76° 9.131′ W. Marker is in Cortland, New York, in Cortland County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 13 and Lighthouse Hill Road (County Route 112), on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 13. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cortland NY 13045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and specifically in Central New York. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Osborn Stoddard (approx. 1.4 miles away); Wisdom's Gate (approx. 1.4 miles away); Birthplace Of Andrew Dickson White (approx. 1.4 miles away); David Harum (approx. 1.4 miles away); Senior Living (approx. 1.4 miles away); David Hannum (approx. 1.4 miles away); Homer Village Green (approx. 1.4 miles away); Barber Block (approx. 1½ miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. 2. submitted on August 1, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.


