Montour Falls in Schuyler County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James A. Shepard
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 17, 2013
1. James A. Shepard Marker
Mechanical Genius in 1880 aged 16 yrs. began business with his father and brother in a foundry 20x45 feet on this site. From his ingenuity and tireless efforts grew the Shepard Niles Crane and Hoist Corporation of this villageErected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 42° 20.83′ N, 76° 50.746′ W. Marker is in Montour Falls, New York, in Schuyler County. Marker is on 2 W. Main Street west of Catherine Street (New York State Route 14), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montour Falls NY 14865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catherine's Landing (a few steps from this marker); Montour Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Montour Falls Memorial Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); She-Qua-Ga (approx. ¼ mile away); Chemung Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Catharine's Town (approx. 0.8 miles away);
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 17, 2013
2. James A. Shepard Marker
Looking west along Main Street toward downtown Montour Falls.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 17, 2013
3. James A. Shepard Marker
Looking east toward State Route 14. Marker is in front of the Red Brick pillars in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2013, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2013, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
