Near Ellisburg in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carrying Cable Route
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
1. Carrying Cable Route Marker
who carried the four-ton cable
for the ship "Superior" twenty miles
from Sandy Creek Battlefield
to Sackets Harbor in June 1814.
Erected 1930 by New York State Society N.S.U.S., Daughters of 1812, and the State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1814.
Location. 43° 45.655′ N, 76° 7.465′ W. Marker is near Ellisburg, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 289 and Lee Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 289. This marker is located at a rural country intersection, on the southeast corner of the intersection, some distance off the road, in the middle of a small grove of trees. This particular intersection has Machold Road coming in from the west and Lee Road coming in from the east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellisburg NY 13636, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. After the Battle of Big Sandy (approx. 4.3 miles away); The Battle of Big Sandy (approx. 4˝ miles away); a different marker also named
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More about this marker. I located a series of three of these markers that commemorate the "Carrying of the Cable" from South Sandy Creek to Sackets Harbor, and all three markers are identical. Each marker is situated surprisingly far from the road, and because of this, it is easy to miss them.
From what I have read, I believe that this particular marker was relocated, from its original location further away from the road, to its present location.
Regarding Carrying Cable Route. According to a Jefferson County website, there are several markers that commemorate "the Battle of Big Sandy" and/or the "Carrying of the Cable." The website indicates, "There are a number of monuments for the battle as well as the carrying of
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
2. Carrying Cable Route Map
Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a map, showing the route taken by the soldiers and sailors who carried the four-ton cable.
Please note, that the one marker is no longer located behind Pennocks Ice Cream. I am assuming that it was Pennocks Ice Cream that relocated to the other side of State Route 3, because today that particular marker is situated across the street and behind the buildings on the opposite corner (northeast) from Pennocks Ice Cream (southwest corner).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Big Sandy and the Carrying of the Great Rope in 1814 (Part 1). Oswego County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on October 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Big Sandy and the Carrying of the Great Rope in 1814 (Part 2). Oswego County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on October 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
3. Carrying Cable Route Marker
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
4. Carrying Cable Route Marker
View looking south, along State Route 289, of the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
5. Carrying Cable Route Marker
View looking north, along State Route 289, of the marker, with the intersection with Lee Road in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015
6. Carrying Cable Route Marker
View looking north, of the marker and of the intersection of Lee Road with State Route 289.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
