Far Westside in Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Green on Top
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Photographed by Mira Earls, March 25, 2026
1. Green on Top Marker
Stone throwers demanded Irish green on top of street light over British red. Threw stones until city officials gave in and did so in 1924.
New York Folklore
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 196.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 43° 2.802′ N, 76° 11.129′ W.
Marker is in Syracuse, New York, in Onondaga County. It is in Far Westside. It is at the intersection of Tompkins Street and Milton Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Tompkins Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Syracuse NY 13204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and specifically in Central New York. 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 walking distance of this marker: Scott Mulholland (here, next to this marker); Heritage Monument Founders 1997 (a few steps from this marker); Coleman's Irish Pub (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boyne (approx. 0.2 miles away); Liffey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shannon (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed by Mira Earls, March 25, 2026
2. Green on Top Marker
Photographed by Mira Earls, March 25, 2026
3. Green on Top Marker
Stonethrowers Monument
Stonethrowers Monument
Photographed by Mira Earls, March 25, 2026
4. Green on Top Marker Traffic Signal
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
