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

The Flower Park

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. The Flower Park Marker

Inscription. The Erie Canal through Jordan was completed by 1819 and opened across the state in 1825, connecting markets between the Great Lakes and New York City. During the winter months the canal was drained, but enough water remained to skate from Jordan to Weedsport and beyond.

Erected by Joshua Sorts (Eagle Scout Project). (Marker Number 3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the New York, Jordan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 43° 3.948′ N, 76° 28.405′ W. Marker is in Jordan, New York, in Onondaga County. It is on North Main Street (New York State Route 317) north of Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 N Main St, Homer NY 13077, 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

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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: Erie Canal (a few steps from this marker); The Masonic Building (a few steps from this marker); Erie Canal West (a few steps from this marker); The Clinton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom's Automotive, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Canalway Trail: Jordan/Jordan Aqueduct and Summit (within shouting distance of this marker); The H. Dodge House (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Jordan in the 1800's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jordan.

Also see . . . The Flower Park - Marker #3. The area that was once traversed by the Erie Canal has been repurposed and now exists as the Jordan Flower Park. This transformation occurred approximately a decade after the cessation of the Erie Canal

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. The Flower Park Marker

in 1918. (Joshua Sorts; via Village of Jordan, New York) (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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 164 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.