Cazenovia in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dark Aisle
Planted during the 1850's by Ledyard Lincklaen as a double hedge to divide the garden from the surrounding fields. It became a favorite part of the garden in later years
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 42° 55.399′ N, 75° 51.834′ W. Marker is in Cazenovia, New York, in Madison County. It can be reached from Rippleton Road. Marker is at the rear of the garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia NY 13035, 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Horse Trough (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Dark Aisle (a few steps from this marker); Sun Dial (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas Firs / Pines Planted (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorenzo (within shouting distance of this marker); Planting Marker (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Locust Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corner Stone (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cazenovia.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.

