Oxford in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Site of Oxford Academy
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, July 29, 2022
1. First Site of Oxford Academy Marker
Charter granted, 1794. Uri Tracy, first Principal. One of the first four charters granted west of the Hudson River.
Erected 1936 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 42° 26.401′ N, 75° 35.499′ W. Marker is in Oxford, New York, in Chenango County. It is at the intersection of Albany Street and Washington Park, on the left when traveling west on Albany Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford NY 13830, 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 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: Congregational Church (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. Oxford Academy & Central Schools. (Submitted on October 10, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Uri Tracy (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 10, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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 224 times since then and 38 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 29, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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