Watkins Glen in Schuyler County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frank Griswold
Winner
| | First Watkins Glen Grand Prix | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
1. Frank Griswold Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1948.
Location. 42° 22.602′ N, 76° 52.289′ W. Marker is in Watkins Glen, New York, in Schuyler County. It is on Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) south of 9th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 913 North Franklin Street, Watkins Glen NY 14891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Start - Finish Line (here, next to this marker); Racing through the streets! (here, next to this marker); Watkins Glen Grand Prix Drivers Walk of Fame (a few steps from this marker); Watkins Glen, home to American road racing! (a few steps from this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean and Viet Nam Conflicts Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Watkins Glen State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Squires and Pages Drum and Bugle Corps (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watkins Glen.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Present Watkins Glen Circuit (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); At Watkins Glen
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More about this marker. Marker is part of the Watkins Glen Drivers Walk of Fame, found at various area locations.
Also see . . . History of Watkins Glen International. (Submitted on May 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 4, 2024
2. Frank Griswold Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
