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

Erie Canal West

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

1. Erie Canal West Marker

Inscription. Today, this site is the location of a park dedicated to the veterans. This photograph was taken circa 1830, as Jordan was developing. In the photo, you can see on the left side the businesses in the Converse Block that received supplies via the canal. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the New York, Jordan series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 43° 3.944′ N, 76° 28.418′ W. Marker is in Jordan, New York, in Onondaga County. It is on North Main Street (New York State Route 317) north of Clinton Street (Old Highway 31), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 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 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 Flower Park (a few steps from this marker); The Masonic Building (a few steps from this marker); Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); The H. Dodge House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clinton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom's Automotive, Inc. (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The Canalway Trail: Jordan/Jordan Aqueduct and Summit (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street Jordan in the 1800's (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jordan.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024

2. Erie Canal West Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.