Owego in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ahwaga Hotel
Site where Thomas "Boss"
Platt conducted state and
National Republican affairs
late 19th to 20th century
Erected 2009 by Preserve America Grant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 42° 6.178′ N, 76° 15.597′ W. Marker is in Owego, New York, in Tioga County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (New York State Route 17C) and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Owego NY 13827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Owego Riverwalk (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Owego Riverwalk (within shouting distance of this marker); On the Site of Owego (within shouting distance of this marker); Native American Roots (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1849 Great Fire (about 600 feet away); Tioga County Memorial (about 600 feet away); Ithaca-Owego RR (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owego.
Also see . . . Thomas C. Platt (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 28, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. Photo 1. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.