Candor in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Candor Free Academy

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 8, 2024

1. Candor Free Academy Marker

Inscription. Site of
Candor Free Academy
built 1868, under NYS Union Free Law;
Academy burned 1909; rebuilt & opened 1910
as Candor High School-grades 1-12;
centralized 1936: elementary school added 1955.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 42° 13.718′ N, 76° 20.316′ W. Marker is in Candor, New York, in Tioga County. It is on Main Street (New York State Route 96) west of Stowell Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Candor NY 13743, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

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 New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Ithaca & Owego R.R. (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Mill Pond & Dam (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Candor Grange Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Candor Congregation Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Hollister House (approx. ¼ mile away); In Honor of All Who Served From Candor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Candor Village Baptist Society (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Candor.

Regarding Candor Free Academy. Union-free means the school is in an independent school district.

Also see . . . Candor Central School History. (Submitted on September 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 8, 2024

2. Candor Free Academy Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 8, 2024

3. Candor Free Academy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.