Greene in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Bridge

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, April 23, 2016

1. First Bridge Marker

Inscription. Across the Chenango River was built on this site in 1807. Susquehanna and Bath Turnpike crossed here.

Erected 1936 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 42° 19.711′ N, 75° 46.11′ W. Marker is in Greene, New York, in Chenango County. It is on Genesee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greene NY 13778, 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 walking distance of this marker: Chenango Canal Slip Scoop (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Greene Civil War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greene Settled (about 500 feet away); First Hotel (about 500 feet away); Early Church In Greene (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Stephen Ketchum (approx. 0.3 miles away); Go-Won-Go Mohawk (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greene.

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, April 23, 2016

2. First Bridge Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, April 23, 2016

3. First Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.