Freeville in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wagonshed
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, June 3, 2023
1. Wagonshed Marker
William R. George conceived of the Junior Republic here. The youthful village whose motto is “nothing without labor” was founded July 10, 1895.
Erected 1938 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 42° 30.999′ N, 76° 25.905′ W. Marker is in Freeville, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is at the intersection of West Dryden Road (County Route 108) and Hanshaw Road, on the left when traveling east on West Dryden Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 778 West Dryden Road, Freeville NY 13068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birthplace of William R. "Daddy" George (approx. half a mile away); Underground Railroad (approx. 3 miles away); Asbury Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); 1st Baptist Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 3.2 miles away); Town of Lansing (approx. 3.9 miles away); Barbecued Chicken (approx. 3.9 miles away); Cayuga Heights (approx. 4.1 miles away).
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Photographed By Mira Earls, April 16, 2024
2. Wagonshed Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 19, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. 2. submitted on April 16, 2024, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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