Dalton in Nunda in Livingston County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

G.A.R. Post 190

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 27, 2024

1. G.A.R. Post 190 Marker

Inscription. Hall built 1888 by local Grand Army of the Republic Post. Named for brothers James & Cordenio Thompson who died in Civil War. Closed 1926.

Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation & Abraham Lincoln Camp #6, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. (Marker Number 1040.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1888.

Location. 42° 32.414′ N, 77° 57.002′ W. Marker is in Nunda, New York, in Livingston County. It is in Dalton. Marker is on State Street (County Route 24) 0.4 miles south of New York State Route 70, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in the hamlet of Dalton in the town of Nunda. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10053 State Street, Dalton NY 14836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dalton RR Depot (about 700 feet away); Dalton N.Y. (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kish-A-Wa (approx. 1.7 miles away); School Site

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); G.A.R. Memorial Hall (approx. 2.2 miles away); 17 Locks (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nunda.

Regarding G.A.R. Post 190. The Thompson brothers were born in Nunda. They enlisted in the 104th NY Infantry at Geneseo, NY in September 1861. James was 23. He was apointed Corporal in October 1862. Cordenio was 19. He remained a Private. James was captured in action at Gettysburg, PA. He died a prisoner of war at Richmond, VA on 16 February 1864. His burial is unknown. Cordenio was killed in action on 13 December 1862 at Fredericksburg, VA and buried unknown on the battlefield.

This G.A.R. Hall was opened in May 1888. Ownership was passed from the G.A.R. post to Sons of Veterans C.S. Lynde Camp #50, and then to the current owner, Arland-Kelley Post 1569 of the American Legion. C.S. Lynde was a founding member of the G.A.R. Post and its last Commander when it dissolved in 1926.

The name of the Sons of Veterans was changed to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. It is the legal successor to the Grand Army of the Republic.

The fronting tower was an addition to the 1888 structure. One story was later removed

G.A.R. Post 190 Marker & Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 27, 2024

2. G.A.R. Post 190 Marker & Hall

from the tower. The tower vestibule has a ticket window. Movies were projected from the second floor into the hall. The building hosted community events including dances, shows, and political presentations.

Also see . . . Dalton's New G.A.R. Historical Marker - You Tube. (Submitted on April 29, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 27, 2024

3. G.A.R. Post 190 Marker & Hall

southward view

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 27, 2024

4. G.A.R. Post 190 Marker & Hall

northward view

G.A.R. Post 190 Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, October 5, 2022

5. G.A.R. Post 190 Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.