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

"Home of the Big Cheese"

— Salt Road, Sandy Creek, N.Y. —

Photographed by Mira Earls, July 4, 2026

1. "Home of the Big Cheese" Marker

Inscription.
In 1835 Colonel Thomas Meacham (1795-1847), on his farm on this site, created a 1400 pound 11 feet, round, cheese as a gift to President Andrew Jackson. An immense cheese-hoop and press were constructed, and the milk from 150 cows was turned into curd. For five successive days it was piled into the great hoop. It was then conveyed by boat via Oswego, Syracuse, Erie Canal, Albany, New York City and reached Washington in time for George Washington's birthday, February 22, 1836 when all the people of Washington were invited to "eat cheese."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1836.

Location. 43° 36.033′ N, 76° 6.304′ W. Marker is in Sandy Creek, New York, in Oswego County. It is on U.S. 11 one mile south of Upton Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandy Creek NY 13145, 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

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Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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: George Dracos (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pulaski Korea Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); Pulaski World War II Veterans Memorial (approx. 2½ miles away); Vernon F. Snow (approx. 2½ miles away); Samuel De Champlain (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pulaski Historic District (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pioneer Settlers (approx. 2.6 miles away); Richland World War I Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Home of the Big Cheese - Sandy Creek, NY History Center. (Submitted on July 9, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Home of the Big Cheese - Atlas Obscura. (Submitted on July 4, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York.)

Photographed by Mira Earls, July 4, 2026

2. "Home of the Big Cheese" Marker

"Home of the Big Cheese" Marker South bound image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mira Earls, July 4, 2026

3. "Home of the Big Cheese" Marker South bound

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.