Near Cooperstown in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cardiff Giant
Dug Up In Cardiff, N Y
October 16, 1869
Now At The Farmers' Museum
Erected 1949 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1691.
Location. 42° 42.784′ N, 74° 55.706′ W. Marker is near Cooperstown, New York, in Otsego County. Marker is on New York State Route 80 when traveling south. The Marker is roadside at the Farmer's Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cooperstown NY 13326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blacksmith Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chestnut & Main (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tunnicliff Inn (approx. 0.9 miles away); "Natty Bumpo" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Doubleday Field (approx. 0.9 miles away); Council Rock (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hoffman Lane (approx. 0.9 miles away); Clinton's Dam (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cooperstown.
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Also see . . .
1. The Cardiff Giant. (Submitted on August 10, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
2. Cardiff Giant (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 15, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6. submitted on August 11, 2014, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.