Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hayts Chapel
Built in 1847 as first Congregational Church of West Hill. Was known as Abolition Church for the anti-slavery advocates among its leaders.
Erected 1996 by Town of Ithaca.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 42° 28.076′ N, 76° 32.517′ W. Marker is in Ithaca, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is on Trumansburg Road (New York State Route 96) north of West Hill Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1298 Trumansburg Rd, 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. Old Stone Heap (approx. 1.1 miles away); Catskill Turnpike (approx. 1.4 miles away); Military Lots (approx. 1.8 miles away); Town of Ithaca (approx. 2 miles away); Remington Point (approx. 2.3 miles away); Haley Birthplace (approx. 2.6 miles away); Tuskegee Airman (approx. 2.6 miles away); Ithaca's First Fire Bell (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ithaca.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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