Central Square in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
About Ada Powell Smith
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2025
1. About Ada Powell Smith Marker
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About Ada Powell Smith. . , Ada Bryon Powell Smith was born on November 2nd, 1875, in Mobile Alabama to Morgan Powell and Barbara Messing Ada became a second grade teacher before moving to Central New York to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated in 1907 from the Hospital of the Good Sheperd in Syracuse, New York. Ada met Dr. Nathan Cornell Smith while they both worked in Syracuse. They married in 1909. Together they lived in Syracuse and eventually purchased a cottage retreat they named Whippoorwill Lodge in Parish, NY. After the passing of ber husband, Ada donated her properties and moved to Central Square. She set up a mobile home with an addition and lived in the woods on the property which is now the American Legion. According to the local census, Ada rented an apartment on Mallery Hill during the winter months. In time, she moved her mobile home behind the Central Square Library., Ada Powell enjoyed being a member of the garden club and being actively involved within the community. She took on many projects which would better the Village of Central Square as a whole. Ada was a lover of books, nature, and the acts She made private donations to charities such as the Central Square Library. This park property was donated to the Village of Central Square from Ada Powell Smith in 1942. The Park was dedicated to her in the 70's, about 15 years after her passing in 1955 Since then the park has built benches, a pavilion, a new sign, and flower boxes. This beautiful 21.6 acre nature park was designed to remain "forever wild", and consists of wetlands, scenic overlooks, and streams with an abundance of wildlife and greenery. The park provides the residents of Central Square with a safe place to learn, view wildlife, walk trails, and raise awareness about the contributions Ada Powell has made to the Village of Central Square. This park unifies the community of Central Square as we work together to uphold this historic landmark., This sign was designed and made by Maddie Perry and Gina Scibetta, Class of 2016 For more information on Ada Powell Senith or other information regarding the village's history, please visit the historical museum located on 3125 East Ave, Central Square, NY (315) 668-2558
Ada Bryon Powell Smith was born on November 2nd, 1875, in Mobile Alabama to Morgan Powell and Barbara Messing Ada became a second grade teacher before moving to Central New York to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated in 1907 from the Hospital of the Good Sheperd in Syracuse, New York. Ada met Dr. Nathan Cornell Smith
while they both worked in Syracuse. They married in 1909. Together they lived in Syracuse and eventually purchased a cottage retreat they named
Whippoorwill Lodge in Parish, NY. After the passing of ber husband, Ada donated her properties and moved to Central Square. She set up a mobile home with an addition and lived in the woods on the property which is now the American Legion. According to the local census, Ada rented an apartment on Mallery Hill during the winter months. In time, she moved her mobile home behind the Central Square Library.
Ada Powell enjoyed being a member of the garden club and being actively involved within the community. She took on many projects which would better the Village of Central Square as a whole. Ada was a lover of books, nature, and the acts
She made private donations to charities such as the Central Square Library. This park property was donated to the Village of Central Square from Ada Powell Smith in 1942. The Park was dedicated to her in the 70's, about 15 years
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after
her passing in 1955 Since then the park has built benches, a pavilion, a new sign, and flower boxes. This beautiful 21.6 acre nature park was designed to remain "forever wild", and consists of wetlands, scenic overlooks, and streams with an abundance of wildlife and greenery. The park provides the residents of Central Square with a safe place to learn, view wildlife, walk trails, and raise awareness about the contributions Ada Powell has made to the Village of Central Square.
This park unifies the community of Central Square as we work together to uphold this historic landmark.
This
sign was designed and made by Maddie Perry and Gina Scibetta, Class of 2016
For more information on Ada Powell Senith or other information regarding the village's history, please visit the historical museum located on 3125 East Ave, Central Square, NY
(315) 668-2558
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1875.
Location. 43° 17.405′ N, 76° 9.146′ W. Marker is in Central Square, New York, in Oswego County. It is on Fulton Avenue (Route 49) west of U.S. 11, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3304 Fulton Ave, Central Square NY 13036, 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
Regarding About Ada Powell Smith. Unfortunately, the trails are closed.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
