Canastota in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Great Fire
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024
1. Great Fire Marker
Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1021.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1873.
Location. 43° 4.825′ N, 75° 45.061′ W. Marker is in Canastota, New York, in Madison County. It is on North Peterboro Street (New York State Route 13) south of Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 N Peterboro St, Canastota NY 13032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 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: Industrial Growth / Canalway Trail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George A. Wyman (about 400 feet away); Peterboro Street Lift Bridge (about 400 feet away); Canal Town (about 400 feet away); Canastota's Lift Bridge (about 400 feet away); Canal Street (about 400 feet away); Canastota's First Commercial Activity Occurred Along the Canal Basin of the Erie Canal
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1. The Terrible Fire. Reprint of October 27, 1873 Canastota Herald article about the blaze, which began in a small barn on Spencer Street and was the second arson that night. (via Canastota Public Library) (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Great Fire. In total, three hotels, twelve stores, twelve dwellings, and several barns and other such outbuildings were lost. A number of families were left without homes or any belongings. (William G. Pomeroy Foundation) (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024
2. Great Fire Marker
Photographed by Mira Earls, May 3, 2026
3. Great Fire Marker view looking toward Route 13
Photographed by Mira Earls
4. Great Fire Marker view looking toward Route 13
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York.
