Coventryville in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Coffin Man
Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016
1. Coffin Man Marker
Simon Jones' stone here was carved by J.W Stewart 1818. Local history suggests J.W. is now known as Coffin Man for carving many similar stones.
Erected 2013 by William J. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 42° 18.782′ N, 75° 35.902′ W. Marker is in Coventryville, New York, in Chenango County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 41 and Route 206 on New York State Route 41. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bainbridge NY 13733, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Coventryville Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wylie Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Toll Gate (approx. 3.9 miles away); Lake Warn (approx. 5.3 miles away); Chenango Canal (approx. 5.3 miles away); Patriot Burials (approx. 5.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 5½ miles away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal (approx. 5.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Mystery In Stone. Historical
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Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016
2. Coffin Man Marker
Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016
3. Coffin Man Marker
Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 25, 2016
4. Coffin Man Marker
Photographed by Mira Earls, August 27//2022
5. Coffin Man Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, July 30, 2022
6. Plaque in the Cemetery
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, July 30, 2022
7. Plaque in the Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. 5. submitted on August 31, 2022, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 6, 7. submitted on February 15, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
