Cincinnatus in Cortland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First RR Depot
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Photographed by Mira Earls, July 12, 2026
1. First RR Depot Marker
Est. 1898 by Erie & Central New York RR. In 1907, depot sold, relocated & converted to West Side Grocery Store. Relocated here in 1909.
Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 57.)
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 1898.
Location. 42° 32.504′ N, 75° 53.98′ W. Marker is in Cincinnatus, New York, in Cortland County. It is on Telephone Road (County Route 159B) east of New York State Route 26, on the right when traveling east. Located next to the Otselic River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cincinnatus NY 13040, 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 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cincinnatus Alhambra (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Hall (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Heritage Hall (about 700 feet away); Cincinnatus Historic District (about 700 feet away); Revolutionary Soldiers and Pioneers before 1800 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elmer A. Sperry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elmer Ambrose Sperry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cincinnatus Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnatus.
Also see . . .
1. Erie Railroad (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. New York Central Railroad (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 13, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Mira Earls, July 12, 2026
2. First RR Depot Marker
Photographed by Mira Earls, July 12, 2026
3. First RR Depot Marker
Photographed by Mira Earls, July 14, 2026
4. First RR Depot Marker area view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 4. submitted on July 14, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
