Near Brooktondale in Tompkins County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Rich Tavern
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
1. Old Rich Tavern Marker
Built and Conducted by
Captain David Rich who
came from Vermont in 1795;
also site of his log cabin.Erected by Town of Caroline.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 42° 22.656′ N, 76° 17.136′ W. Marker is near Brooktondale, New York, in Tompkins County. Marker is on New York State Route 79. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3396 Slaterville Road, Brooktondale NY 14817, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cabin Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Widow Earsley (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Nathaniel Tobey (approx. 0.6 miles away); CCC Camp (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of Speed Blockhouse (approx. 2.2 miles away); Eastern Boundary Cantine Military Tract (approx. 2.6 miles away); The 600 Lot 97 (approx. 2.7 miles away); 1st Town Meeting (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooktondale.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
2. Old Rich Tavern Marker
Taken looking west on NY Highway 79
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
3. Old Rich Tavern Marker
Not sure the building in the background is the old tavern, but considering the placement of the marker might indicate a relationship.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
