Richford in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Abbey
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
1. The Old Abbey Marker
Erected by Village of Richford.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 42° 21.386′ N, 76° 12.054′ W. Marker is in Richford, New York, in Tioga County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 38 and New York State Route 79 on State Route 38. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13303 New York Highway 38, Richford NY 13835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Turnpike (within shouting distance of this marker); First Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Berkshire (approx. 3.6 miles away); Old Rich Tavern (approx. 4.6 miles away); Cabin Site (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Widow Earsley (approx. 4.9 miles away); Home of Nathaniel Tobey (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richford.
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Photographed By Mira Earls, November 27, 2016
2. The Old Abbey Marker
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
3. The Old Abbey Marker
Intersection of NY Highway 79 & 38 to the right.
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
4. The Old Abbey Marker
The Early Turnpike and Public Square markers are across the road on the corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 5, 2022, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
