Jordan in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tom's Automotive, Inc.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. Tom's Automotive, Inc. Marker

Inscription. The trolley station was built in 1910 for the electric trolley, which ran down Clinton Street and across its own bridge at Skaneateles Creek. The building was originally located next to the creek. After being purchased in 1934, the new owners moved the building to its present location.

[Caption] Photograph circa 1927

Erected by Joshua Sorts (Eagle Scout Project). (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the New York, Jordan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 43° 3.918′ N, 76° 28.375′ W. Marker is in Jordan, New York, in Onondaga County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Mechanic Street (Old New York State Highway 31), on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jordan NY 13080, 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,

on the Great Lakes,

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: The Clinton Hotel (here, next to this marker); Main Street Jordan in the 1800's (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flower Park (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolley Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie Canal West (within shouting distance of this marker); The Masonic Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jordan.

Also see . . . Tom's Automotive Inc. - Marker #9. The Jordan Trolley Station, operational from 1910 to 1930, was a significant part of the local transportation infrastructure. The trolley route extended through the station, traversed Clinton Street, and continued behind it. Interestingly, the station also functioned as a gas station for a brief period. (Joshua Sorts and Elaine Peters; via Village of Jordan, New York) (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. Tom's Automotive, Inc. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.