Jordan in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Trolley Station

— Historic Transportation —

Photographed by Mira Earls, April 14, 2026

1. Trolley Station Marker

Inscription. Opened 1909 by Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern Railroad for electrified line. Closed in 1931. Moved in 1933 and converted to service station.

Erected 2024 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Historic Transportation (WGPF) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 43° 3.923′ N, 76° 28.32′ W. Marker is in Jordan, New York, in Onondaga County. It is at the intersection of Mechanic Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mechanic Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jordan NY 13080, 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

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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: The Village Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Shopping Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clinton Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom's Automotive, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan Bramley Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street Jordan in the 1800's (about 300 feet away); Wheeler's Farm & Home (about 300 feet away); Cole & Brace Hardware (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jordan.

Also see . . . Trolley Station (William G. Pomeroy Foundation). Excerpt:

The Rochester, Syracuse, and Eastern (RS&E) Electric Railroad connected the Village of Jordan with local communities as well as Syracuse and Rochester at a time when travel on the Erie Canal was waning, providing a much-needed commuting service. Locally known as “the trolley”, the station opened for service on December 18,1909, occupying
Photographed by Mira Earls, April 14, 2026

2. Trolley Station Marker wide location view
a prime location in the Village of Jordan (Syracuse Post-Standard, December 18, 1909). The RS&E also hauled freight and cargo in addition to its passenger services.

(Submitted on April 14, 2026.)

Trolley Station Marker is near this building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mira Earls, April 14, 2026

3. Trolley Station Marker is near this building

Trolley Station Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mira Earls, April 14, 2026

4. Trolley Station Marker wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.