Montour Falls in Schuyler County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

David Bennett Hill

1843 - 1910

Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, August 29, 2023

1. David Bennett Hill Marker

Inscription.
Born · August 29, 1843.
Montour Falls, New York (Havana)
Alderman
Elmira City Attorney 1865
Member of Assembly 1871 - 1872
Mayor of Elmira 1882
Lieutenant Governor 1883 - 1885
Governor 1885 - 1891
U.S. Senator 1891 - 1897
President N.Y.S. Bar Assoc. 1886 - 1887
Died · October 20, 1910
Burial · Montour Falls Cemetery
Montour Falls Village Board
1986
Gwen Snow – Mayor
Loretta Manning – Trustee
Roy Carson – Trustee
George M. Emery, Sr., - Trustee
Ron Grube - Trustee

Erected 1986 by Montour Falls Village Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 42° 20.809′ N, 76° 50.775′ W. Marker is in Montour Falls, New York, in Schuyler County. Marker is at the intersection of Owego Street and West Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Owego Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montour Falls NY 14865, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James A. Shepard (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Tavern Stand (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Montour Falls

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Montour House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montour Falls Memorial Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); She-Qua-Ga (approx. ¼ mile away); Chemung Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montour Falls.

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Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 25, 2024

2. David Bennett Hill (1843 - 1910) Marker

Photographed By Susan A. Dalaba, March 25, 2024

3. David Bennett Hill (1843 - 1910) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 20, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.