Cincinnatus in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Elmer Ambrose Sperry

Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 3, 2024

1. Elmer Ambrose Sperry Marker

Inscription. Elmer Ambrose Sperry
Born Oct. 12, 1860 - Died June 16, 1930 This plaque is presented to the community of Cincinnatus to commemorate the birthplace of the world famous scientist—inventor of the gyroscope. His gifts to the advancement of mankind have changed and touched our lives.

Erected by Action of the
Trustees of the Kellogg Free Library George Caldwell - President • Emil Premru - Vice President • Donna Halbert - Secretary • Marian Curry - Treasurer • George Gilbert
1981

Erected 1981.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.

Location. 42° 32.534′ N, 75° 53.742′ W. Marker is in Cincinnatus, New York, in Cortland County. It is at the intersection of Cincinnatus Road and Telephone Road, on the right when traveling south on Cincinnatus Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cincinnatus NY 13040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and specifically in Central New York.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally,

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it is in 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: Revolutionary Soldiers and Pioneers before 1800 (here, next to this marker); Cincinnatus Town Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cincinnatus Central High School World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); Elmer A. Sperry (about 600 feet away); Cincinnatus Alhambra (approx. 0.2 miles away); First RR Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 0.2 miles away); Heritage Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnatus.

Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, August 3, 2024

2. Elmer Ambrose Sperry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.