Richford in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Public Square
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
1. Public Square Marker
Granted by deed to the
Town of Richford
by the pioneers
Ezek. Rich and Stephen Wells
October 9, 1821Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1766.
Location. 42° 21.373′ N, 76° 12.054′ W. Marker is in Richford, New York, in Tioga County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 38 and New York State Route 79, on the right when traveling east on State Route 38. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13303 New York Highway 38, Richford NY 13835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Turnpike (a few steps from this marker); The Old Abbey (within shouting distance of this marker); First Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Berkshire (approx. 3.6 miles away); Old Rich Tavern (approx. 4.6 miles away); Cabin Site (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Widow Earsley
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Photographed By Mira Earls, November 27, 2016
2. Public Square Marker
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
3. Public Square Marker
Early Turnpike marker is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 5, 2022, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
