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Canastota in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Carmen Basilio

 
 
Carmen Basilio Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bob, May 12, 2012
1. Carmen Basilio Marker
Inscription.
Born here April 2, 1927
Son of Joe and Mary Basilio
Hall of Fame boxer
World Champion 1955-58
Athlete of the Year 1957

 
Erected 2012 by Village of Canastota.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1848.
 
Location. 43° 4.92′ N, 75° 45.3′ W. Marker is in Canastota, New York, in Madison County. It is on North Main Street near MacArthur Place when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 North Main Street, Canastota NY 13032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greystone Castle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founders Park (about 400 feet away); George A. Wyman (approx. Ό mile away); Great Fire (approx. Ό mile away); In Memory of (approx. Ό mile away); Enlarging the Erie Canal (approx. Ό mile away); The Abolition Road (approx. Ό mile away); Canastota's Basin (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canastota.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2015, by Bob of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 27 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on April 12, 2015, by Bob of Syracuse, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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