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

Ithaca & Owego R.R.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 8, 2024

1. Ithaca & Owego R.R. Marker

Inscription. Line of the
Ithaca & Owego R.R.
Incorporated 1828.
Second chartered in state.
Operated by horse power
for first six years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 42° 13.691′ N, 76° 20.309′ W. Marker is in Candor, New York, in Tioga County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Stowell Avenue on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 Main St, 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 of this marker: Candor Free Academy (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Lower Mill Pond & Dam (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Candor Grange Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Hollister House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Candor Congregation Church (approx. 0.3 miles 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.

Also see . . . Cayuga and Susquehanna Railroad (originally Ithaca and Owego Railroad). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, September 8, 2024

2. Ithaca & Owego R.R. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.