Skaneateles in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clift Park
Acquisition authorized by the citizens of the village of Skaneateles 1887.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 42° 56.704′ N, 76° 25.865′ W. Marker is in Skaneateles, New York, in Onondaga County. It is at the intersection of East Genesee Street (U.S. 20) and Hannum Street, on the right when traveling east on East Genesee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Skaneateles NY 13152, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Sherwood Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Skaneateles World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John D. Barrow Centennial Address (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War of 1812 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War on Terrorism Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wm. H.H. Crosier (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skaneateles.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.


