Union Springs in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Meeting House
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, February 16, 2024
1. Meeting House Marker
Built 1859 for the Society of Friends. Sold in 1910 to Springport Free Library by Scipio Monthly Meeting of Friends.
Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 587.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 42° 50.575′ N, 76° 41.512′ W. Marker is in Union Springs, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90) and Chase Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Cayuga Street. Located in front of the Springport Free Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 173 Cayuga Street, Union Springs NY 13160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ge-Wa-Ga (a few steps from this marker); Frontenac Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1840 Church (about 400 feet away); Charles Courtney (about 500 feet away); Howland School (about 600 feet away); Mill Pond Nature Trail (about 700 feet away); Spring Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union Springs.
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Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, February 16, 2024
2. Meeting House Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, February 16, 2024
3. Springport Free Library
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, February 16, 2024
4. Plaque on the Library
1910-2010
One hundred years of public service made possible by a community that cares.
October 1898 - Village reading room opened to the public.
December 1902 - Library named and given a provisional charter.
March 1910 - Library granted absolute charter.
December 1910 - Library opened to the public in former Quaker Meeting House.
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, February 16, 2024
5. Ge-Wa-Ga Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
