Virgil in Cortland in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Franks Corners
Photographed By Mira Earls, April 7, 2024
1. Franks Corners Marker
Settled in 1795 by John M. Frank Revolutionary War soldier and 2nd settler in town of Virgil.
Erected 1977 by Town of Virgil.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 42° 29.43′ N, 76° 12.748′ W. Marker is in Cortland, New York, in Cortland County. It is in Virgil. Marker is at the intersection of Owego Hill Road (Route 128) and Babcock Hollow, on the left when traveling south on Owego Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1725 Owego Hill Rd, Cortland NY 13045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of First Schoolhouse (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic Area Here and Nearby (approx. 0.9 miles away); Nathan Bouton (approx. one mile away); Site of 1st Public Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); 1st State Road (approx. 1.6 miles away); Gee Hill (approx. 2.6 miles away); Town of Dryden (approx. 3.8 miles away); Dryden War Memorial (approx. 4.3 miles away).
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Photographed By Mira Earls, April 7, 2024
2. Franks Corners Marker
Photographed By Mira Earls, April 7, 2024
3. Franks Corners Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
