Potsdam in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Town of Potsdam

Photographed By Sean Ellison, July 14, 2014

1. Town of Potsdam Marker

Inscription. One of ten towns of 1787. Bought by Clarkson family with others, 1802. Settled by Benj. Raymond, land agent, 1803. Town established 1806.

Erected 1957 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 44° 40.175′ N, 74° 58.954′ W. Marker is in Potsdam, New York, in St. Lawrence County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Steet (New York State Route 11B) and Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Elm Steet. Sits on the North East corner of the Potsdam Museum property. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Park Street, Potsdam NY 13676, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Potsdam Fire Department Members Who Served in World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clarkson-Knowles Cottage (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Lawrence Academy (about 600 feet away); Crane Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away); They Live with Us in Grateful Memory of their Sacrifice (approx. ¼ mile away); James McCormick (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potsdam Raquette River Walk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potsdam Raquette River Walk - Hydro Site (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Potsdam.

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Also see . . . Potsdam Public Museum. at the marker (Submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Town of Potsdam Marker and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014

2. Town of Potsdam Marker and Museum

Marker is seen above the back of the minivan. This is Park Street.

Town of Potsdam Marker Towards Intersection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014

3. Town of Potsdam Marker Towards Intersection

Northward on Park Street. Marker in distance at center.

Edge of Town of Potsdam Marker and the Potsdam Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, November 8, 2014

4. Edge of Town of Potsdam Marker and the Potsdam Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2014, by Sean Ellison of Potsdam, New York. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2014, by Sean Ellison of Potsdam, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.