Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Quinn Farm

James Quinn

— President —

The Quinn Farm Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 13, 2016

1. The Quinn Farm Marker

Inscription. First Farm Bureau in the United States

In 1911 began the largest organization of farmers founded for the purpose of extending the science of agriculture.The growth of their idea resulted in the unparalleled productivity of American agriculture and has directly advanced the social, economic and technological development of American society.

Erected 1980 by Erected By Nimmonsburg Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 42° 9.682′ N, 75° 53.603′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 11 and New York State Route 12 on U.S. 11. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13901, 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,

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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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Indian Castle (a few steps from this marker); The Bevier-Wright House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Chenango Canal (approx. 2.4 miles away); Spiedies (approx. 2.6 miles away); Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Historic North Side-Bingham's Patent (approx. 3.3 miles away); Historic North Side-The Chenango Canal (approx. 3½ miles away); St Michael’s Greek Catholic Church Cemetery (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 13, 2016

2. The Quinn Farm Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, March 13, 2016

3. The Quinn Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 1,198 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.