Montezuma in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Montezuma
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
1. Montezuma Marker
emperors. Town formed from
Mentz in 1859. Village
incorporated in 1866.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 0.595′ N, 76° 42.144′ W. Marker is in Montezuma, New York, in Cayuga County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 90 and Dock Street, on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 90. Marker is between the Post Office and Erie Street on NY Route 90, opposite side. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montezuma NY 13117, 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: Salt Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Erie Canal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Opened in 1828 (about 500 feet away); Montezuma Heritage Park (about 500 feet away); Early Cemetery (about 500 feet away); A Landmark and Pride in Our Community (about 600 feet away); Early Aqueduct (approx. 0.4 miles away); Col. Comfort Tyler (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montezuma.
Also see . . . Montezuma History - Montezuma Historical Society
this page online
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
2. Northward
Dock Street is not named on Google Maps.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 16, 2015
3. Southward
NY Route 90 southward at right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
