Groton in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Slyvester Pennoyer
(1831-1902)
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, February 15, 2023
1. Slyvester Pennoyer Marker
Born here; Gov. of Oregon 1886-94; Mayor City of Portland, Oregon, 1896; owner and editor Oregon Herald, 1868-71.
Erected 1940 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 42° 35.638′ N, 76° 22.085′ W. Marker is in Groton, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is on Cayuga Street (New York State Route 38), on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groton NY 13073, 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. Terrence C. Graves Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Town of Groton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Groton Vietnam Veterans Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away); Cummings Home (approx. 2.8 miles away); Indian Village (approx. 3 miles away); Congregational Church (approx. 4 miles away); Early Cemetery (approx. 4.3 miles away); Old Baptist Church - 1828 (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.
this page online
courtesy Google Streetview
2. Slyvester Pennoyer Home and Marker
Brown (courtesy of the New York Public Library), circa 1886
3. Hon. Slyvester Pennoyer, Governor-Elect of Oregon
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 19, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2023. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
