Norwich in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alert Hose Co. No. 1
Founded March 11, 1872
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, November 4, 2022
1. Alert Hose Co. No. 1 Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1872.
Location. 42° 31.9′ N, 75° 31.383′ W. Marker is in Norwich, New York, in Chenango County. It can be reached from the intersection of East Park Place and North Broad Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norwich NY 13815, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Purple Heart Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Norwich World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chenango County World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gatemans Tower c. 1907 (about 400 feet away); First Log Cabin (about 500 feet away); Chenango Canal Walking Tour (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal Walking Tour (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal Walking Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
More about this marker. Located in East Park.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 27 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 9, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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