Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Iroquois Skeleton
Photographed by Charles Berman, December 7, 2024
1. Iroquois Skeleton Marker
In December of 1991, excavation of the elevator shaft for the new court annex uncovered a human skeleton. Archaeologists from Binghamton University removed the remains at the request of the Iroquois. On 1 July 1994, Paul Waterman, chief of the Turtle Clan, Onondaga Nation joined with county officials and archaeologists to rebury the remains at this spot. May they forever rest in peace.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1994.
Location. 42° 6.175′ N, 76° 15.731′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. It is on Court Street north of Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Court Streeet, Owego NY 13827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Academy Building (here, next to this marker); Baker Fireman (within shouting distance of this marker); Leahy Saddlemire Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker Fireman's Fountain 2019 Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Tioga County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tioga County Memorial
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Photographed by Charles Berman, December 7, 2024
2. Iroquois Skeleton Marker
The marker is behind the bush next to the fire hydrant.
Photographed by Charles Berman, December 7, 2024
3. Iroquois Skeleton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. 3. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
