Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Leahy Saddlemire Building
(old jail building)
Dedicated to
William P. Leahy
County Highway Superintendent September 1, 1934 - November 30, 1972
Carl Saddlemire
County Treasurer, January 1, 1958 - December 31, 1987, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors January 1, 1947 December 31, 1957
In recognition of their service to the people of Tioga County
Dedicated 1987
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1958.
Location. 42° 6.211′ N, 76° 15.741′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 96) and North Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located in front of the Owego Village Mayor's Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 176 Main Street, 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: Baker Fireman (within shouting distance of this marker); Baker Fireman's Fountain 2019 Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Iroquois Skeleton (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Academy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Owego National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tioga County Court House (about 500 feet away); Tioga County Memorial (about 500 feet away); Owego Baptist (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owego.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

