Newark Valley in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library

Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 9, 2026

1. Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library Marker

Inscription. ”The Tappan - Spaulding
Memorial Library
Has Been Placed On The
National Register
Of Historic Places
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
Erected In 1908

Erected 1908.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 42° 13.408′ N, 76° 10.986′ W. Marker is in Newark Valley, New York, in Tioga County. It is on Rock Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Rock Street, Newark Valley NY 13811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: ‘Rollie’ Noble Flag

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(a few steps from this marker); Newark Valley Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Newark Valley Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bement House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hope Cemetery & Mausoleum (approx. 0.9 miles away); The First School (approx. 1½ miles away); Pleasant Valley Church (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark Valley.

Also see . . . Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library (Village of Newark Valley). Excerpt:

The Tappan Spaulding Library at 6 Rock Street is a most visible gift to our community. Prior to 1900, there had been a small library, first kept in the Congregational Church chapel, then over to the general store on the corner, then in a second story room on Water Street. LeRoy Tappan who was the last surviving member of both the Tappan and Spaulding families, suffered from ill health and, therefore, only participated in quiet activities. He painted, read a lot, wrote poetry, and collected Indian and Oriental artifacts. Mr. Tappan died in 1905 at age 25 leaving the bulk of his estate (about $20,000.00)
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, April 9, 2026

2. Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library Marker
to the village for a library, $500.00 for books and any left over was to be used for maintenance. The library was finished in 1908 for about $8,000.00 and the Oriental influence can be seen with the tile roof and pagoda shape. The Cornell Preservation group calls it an “Arts and Crafts building” with its steeply pitched roof, overhanging eaves, clock tower, brick and tile ornamentation. One of Mr. Tappan’s requests was that display cabinets be built into the main room for his collections. They are still there today.…

(Submitted on April 12, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.