Otsego in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Country Lawyer's Office
from Cooperstown
once occupied by Samuel J. Nelson
an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States
is dedicated to fostering
the best traditions of the legal profession
exemplified by
Owen C. Becker
Wise Counsellor · Great Humanitarian
Loyal Friend of The Farmers' Museum
Erected by The Farmers' Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 42.692′ N, 74° 55.774′ W. Marker is in Otsego, New York, in Otsego County. It is on New York State Route 80, on the left when traveling north. Marker and building are on The Farmers' Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5775 New York Route 80, Cooperstown NY 13326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. 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 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: Dr. Thrall's Pharmacy (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Shop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smith Morey Barn (about 300 feet away); Filer's Corners Schoolhouse (about 400 feet away); The Toddsville Store (about 400 feet away); The Empire State Carousel (about 600 feet away); Cardiff Giant (about 600 feet away); Haida Totem Pole (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Otsego.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

