Camillus in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Camillus Cutlery
Photographed by Mira Earls, January 20, 2025
1. Camillus Cutlery Marker
Rec'd 1943 Army-Navy award. Operated until 2007.
Factory destroyed in 2013 fire, leaving HQ bldg.
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 511.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 43° 2.342′ N, 76° 18.527′ W. Marker is in Camillus, New York, in Onondaga County. It is on West Genesee Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 W Genesee Street, Camillus NY 13031, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Early Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 9 Mile Creek Aqueduct (approx. 1.8 miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 2 miles away); Howlett Hill Church (approx. 2 miles away); Martisco Station Museum (approx. 2 miles away); Casetown (approx. 2½ miles away); Plaster Mill (approx. 2.6 miles away); Paddock Mill (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camillus.
Also see . . . Camillus Cutlery Company
this page online
The Camillus Cutlery Company is one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States. The company was founded in 1876 and produced millions of knives until it filed for bankruptcy in 2007. Its brand name and intellectual property rights were purchased by Acme United Corporation, which re-launched the Camillus brand in May 2009 using modern materials.(Submitted on January 20, 2025.)
Photographed by Mira Earls, January 20, 2025
2. Camillus Cutlery Marker wide view
Photographed by Mira Earls, January 20, 2025
3. Camillus Cutlery Marker area
Photographed by Mira Earls, January 20, 2025
4. Camillus Cutlery Marker view
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2025, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2025, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
