Dryden in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Griswold (1758-1843)
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 17, 2024
1. Edward Griswold Marker
Pioneer settler from Killingworth, Connecticut, in 1802
Donor of land for the village green, Presbyterian Church, and first cemetery in 1818
Served in the Revolution
Erected 1934 by State Education Department, Descendants of Edward Griswold.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 42° 29.478′ N, 76° 17.855′ W. Marker is in Dryden, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is on North Street (New York State Route 13), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 North Street, Dryden NY 13053, 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. Dryden War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic District (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Dryden (approx. 0.6 miles away); “Daddy” (approx. 2.1 miles away); Gee Hill (approx. 2.9 miles away); Nathan Bouton (approx. 3.3 miles away); Site of First Schoolhouse (approx. 3.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dryden.
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Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 17, 2024
2. Edward Griswold Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 17, 2024
3. Edward Griswold Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 17, 2024
4. Edward Griswold Marker
Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 17, 2024
5. Edward Griswold Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 18, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
