Mexico in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic Mural Plaque of Mexico

Path to Freedom

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 22, 2025

1. Historic Mural Plaque of Mexico Marker

Inscription.

Historic Mural Plaque of Mexico. Path to Freedom. , Painting completed July 10, 2004 by Artist Kenneth C. Burke, Syracuse, N.Y. , Mural Established By: , Murals In Mexico and The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce , Explanation of Historic Mural, Main Theme-Freedom , 1. La Guerre d'Independance , Revolutionary War of Independence, 1776 , Freedom Mural in Mexico Academy and Central School , Main Street, Mexico, 2. U.S. Liberty Walking Half-Dollar , Symbolism of financial support of Freedom by Mexico business and commercial interests. Audrey Munson: Local resident, Model for coin., 3. Underground Railroad to Freedom , Activity of the Abolitionists' Movement , Several properties on Main Street, Mexico, Local Historic Elements , 4. Mexico Academy and Central School , Main Street, Mexico, 5. Cheese Factory in Colosse , Town of Mexico, 6. Grace Episcopal Church on Church Street , Old buildings, Main Street, Mexico, 7. Farming and Agriculture , Town of Mexico, 8. Osborn's Mill on the Little Salmon River at Main Street Bridge, Mexico One of several mills in this area., Mural painted on The Old Town Hall with approval of Masonic Lodge #136, A.AF.M., Mexico, NY Contributions for Murals in Mexico may be sent to: The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce Box 158, Mexico, N.Y. 13114, Committee , Dr. John F. Corso · Linda S. Corso · William Davies · Sandra Scott · James R. Fortier, Officers , Stcphen Miller · Bonnie Kastler · Cynthia Claflin · Beity J. Green, Benefactors , Gold Eastern Shores Associates · Eddie's Big M-Alice Nykaza · Sherwin-Williams Paint Co., Oswego · Joseph Godfrey · Kenneth C. Burke · Dr. John F. and Linda S. Corso · Custom Novelty Prints · Steve's Body Shop · Dedicated gift in Loving Memory of James Jay and Mary Ann Lavoie by their children: , Dennis and Allegra Lavoie · Noralee and Chuck Reger, Silver
Mexicali Rose · Arena's Eis House, Ltd. · Daddy Ed's Restaurant · EyeCare Center of Mexico, Inc. · Charles and Mary Lou Feeney · Flatrock Resorts, Inc. · Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce · Hollister Agency, Inc. · Oswego County Weeklies · PathFinder Bank · John and Allie Proud · John and Sandra Scott · Uptown's From Hair On, Bronze , John Gibbs · Wayne and Betty Green · Bonnie Shumway

Painting completed July 10, 2004 by Artist Kenneth C. Burke, Syracuse, N.Y.
Mural Established By:
Murals In Mexico and The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Explanation of Historic Mural

Main Theme-Freedom
1. La Guerre d'Independance
Revolutionary War of Independence, 1776
Freedom Mural in Mexico Academy & Central School
Main Street, Mexico

2. U.S. Liberty Walking Half-Dollar
Symbolism of financial support of Freedom by Mexico business and commercial interests. Audrey Munson: Local resident, Model for coin.

3. Underground Railroad to Freedom
Activity of the Abolitionists' Movement
Several properties on Main Street, Mexico

Local Historic Elements
4. Mexico Academy and Central School
Main Street, Mexico

5. Cheese Factory in Colosse
Town of Mexico

6. Grace Episcopal Church on Church Street
Old buildings, Main Street, Mexico

7. Farming and Agriculture
Town of Mexico

8. Osborn's Mill on the Little Salmon River at Main Street Bridge, Mexico One of several mills in this area.

Mural painted on The Old Town Hall with approval of Masonic Lodge #136, A.AF.M., Mexico, NY Contributions for Murals in Mexico may be sent to: The Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce Box

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158, Mexico, N.Y. 13114

Committee
Dr. John F. Corso · Linda S. Corso · William Davies · Sandra Scott · James R. Fortier

Officers
Stcphen Miller · Bonnie Kastler · Cynthia Claflin · Beity J. Green

Benefactors
Gold Eastern Shores Associates · Eddie's Big M-Alice Nykaza · Sherwin-Williams Paint Co., Oswego · Joseph Godfrey · Kenneth C. Burke · Dr. John F. and Linda S. Corso · Custom Novelty Prints · Steve's Body Shop · Dedicated gift in Loving Memory of James Jay and Mary Ann Lavoie by their children:
Dennis and Allegra Lavoie · Noralee and Chuck Reger

Silver
Mexicali Rose · Arena's Eis House, Ltd. · Daddy Ed's Restaurant · EyeCare Center of Mexico, Inc. · Charles and Mary Lou Feeney · Flatrock Resorts, Inc. · Greater Mexico Chamber of Commerce · Hollister Agency, Inc. · Oswego County Weeklies · PathFinder Bank · John and Allie Proud · John and Sandra Scott · Uptown's From Hair On

Bronze
John Gibbs · Wayne and Betty Green · Bonnie Shumway

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 10, 2004.

Location. 43° 27.567′ N, 76° 13.689′

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 22, 2025

2. Historic Mural Plaque of Mexico Marker

The marker is at the bottom left of the mural.

W. Marker is in Mexico, New York, in Oswego County. It is on New York 104 east of New York State Route 69, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3245 NY 104, Mexico NY 13114, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Starr Clark Tin Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Alfred House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Spy Island (approx. 3.9 miles away); Audrey Munson (approx. 4½ miles away); Shepard Family (approx. 4.6 miles away); Silas Towne (approx. 4.7 miles away); Historic Church (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mexico.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 22, 2025

3. Historic Mural Plaque of Mexico Marker

The marker is at the bottom left of the mural.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.