Smithville Flats in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Town of Smithville
Founded 1808
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, September 27, 2024
1. Town of Smithville Marker
Dedicated to those who settled Smithville and to the first officers and officials chosen on March 7. 1809 to lead the Town of Smithville government.
Dr. Isaac Grant Town Supervisor
Jacob Carter Town Clerk
Constant Chapman Assessor
Eliphalet Eggleston Assessor
Bela Cowles Assessor
Elisha Harris Commissioner of Highways
Edward Loomis Commissioner of Highways & Pound Keeper
Jonathan Phelps Commissioner of Highways
Silas Read Overseer of the Poor
Reuben Crandall Overseer of the Poor & Fence Viewer
John Agard Tax Collector & Constable
Edward Purple Constable
Frederick Cline Constable
William Kirkland Fence Viewer
Thomas Shattick Fence Viewer & Pound Keeper
Robert Hotchkiss Pound Keeper
Placed in 2009 by the Smithville Bicentennial Committee
Erected 2009 by Smithville Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1809.
Location. 42° 23.909′ N, 75° 48.514′ W. Marker is in Smithville Flats, New York, in Chenango County. It is at the intersection of New York State
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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 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Smithville Community Center (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Hansmann's Mills (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stone Ruin (approx. 3 miles away); Barnes Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Greene (approx. 4.8 miles away); Stephen Ketchum (approx. 5 miles away); Wilcox Homestead (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, September 27, 2024
2. Town of Smithville Marker
The marker is on the back of the boulder.
Another marker is no longer nearby. 1875-1963 Tarbell Farms (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, September 27, 2024
3. Town of Smithville Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, September 27, 2024
4. Town of Smithville Marker
Next to Smithville Community Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 29, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
