Jordan in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Main Street Jordan in the 1800's
Inscription.
Photograph taken circa 1891 facing north on South Main. Notice the bridge over the Erie Canal and the fountain in front of the Clinton Hotel. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the New York, Jordan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 43° 3.903′ N, 76° 28.378′ W. Marker is in Jordan, New York, in Onondaga County. It is on South Main Street south of Clinton Street/Mechanic Street (Old New York State Highway 31), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 S Main St, 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: Tom's Automotive, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clinton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Village Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Trolley Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Flower Park (about 300 feet away); The H. Dodge House (about 300 feet away); Erie Canal West (about 300 feet away); Wheeler's Farm & Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jordan.
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 125 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

