Norwich in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Obadiah German
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, July 23, 2022
1. Obadiah German Marker
On this site, 1798, stood the home of Obadiah German, Militia General - land agent - State Assemblymen - United States Senator. 1809 1815
Sesquicentennial 1848-1999
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 42° 37.075′ N, 75° 31.643′ W. Marker is in Norwich, New York, in Chenango County. It is at the intersection of County Route 23 and Pleasant Street (County Route 23 A), on the right when traveling north on County Route 23. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 188 County Rd 23, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chenango Canal (approx. 0.7 miles away); Western Oracle (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 3.2 miles away); Brigham Young (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 4.4 miles away); Sherburne Civil War Monument (approx. 4.4 miles away); Sherburne - Early Settlers (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norwich.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Chenango Canal (was approx. 3.9 miles away but has
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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