Aurora in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pioneer House
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, August 11, 2023
1. Pioneer House Marker
Built about 1799 by Benjamin Howland. Here same year was held first meeting in county of Society of Friends
Erected 1932 by State Department of Education.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1799.
Location. 42° 44.078′ N, 76° 39.423′ W. Marker is in Aurora, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of Poplar Ridge Road (County Route 43A) and Angling Road, on the left when traveling west on Poplar Ridge Road. Located on the grounds of Cornell University Musgrave Research Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1256 Poplar Ridge Road, Aurora NY 13026, 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. Home of Jethro Wood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Eliza Mosher (approx. 2.1 miles away); Wheeler Home (approx. 2.2 miles away); Wells College (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lewis Henry Morgan (approx. 2.3 miles away); Glen Park 1852 (approx. 2.3 miles away); Birthplace of Theodore Ledyard Cuyler (approx. 2˝ miles away); Patrick Tavern (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aurora.
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Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, August 11, 2023
2. Pioneer House Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, August 11, 2023
3. Pioneer House Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, August 11, 2023
4. Pioneer House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
