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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Oneida County

 
Clickable Map of Oneida County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Oneida County, NY (203) Herkimer County, NY (107) Lewis County, NY (18) Madison County, NY (93) Oswego County, NY (80) Otsego County, NY (110)  OneidaCounty(203) Oneida County (203)  HerkimerCounty(107) Herkimer County (107)  LewisCounty(18) Lewis County (18)  MadisonCounty(93) Madison County (93)  OswegoCounty(80) Oswego County (80)  OtsegoCounty(110) Otsego County (110)
Utica is the county seat for Oneida County
Adjacent to Oneida County, New York
      Herkimer County (107)  
      Lewis County (18)  
      Madison County (93)  
      Oswego County (80)  
      Otsego County (110)  
 
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201 New York, Oneida County, Westmoreland — Foundry
On East Main Street at Station Road (Route 233), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
Westmoreland Malleable Iron Works founded 1833. Est. at this site in 1850. Produced agricultural and industrial custom casting.Map (db m150475) HM
202 New York, Oneida County, Westmoreland — Steuben MemorialHistoric New York
On New York State Thruway - East (Interstate 90) west of New York State Route 233, on the right when traveling east.
Historic New York Steuben Memorial (Three miles northwest of Remsen, Oneida County) Home and grave of Baron Frederick William von Steuben (1730-1794) Drillmaster of the American . . . Map (db m54322) HM
203 New York, Oneida County, Westmoreland — Utica AreaHistoric New York
On New York State Thruway - East (Interstate 90) west of New York State Route 233, on the right when traveling east.
Historic New York Utica Area Situated on the important Mohawk Valley route between the Hudson River and the Great Lakes, Utica has long been a travel crossroads. Indian trails converged there, and Fort Schuyler was built on the site . . . Map (db m54343) HM
204 New York, Oneida County, Westmoreland — Welcome to Westmoreland
On West Main Street (Route 23) 0.1 miles west of New York State Route 233, on the right when traveling west.
The Town of Westmoreland was first settled on land granted to James Dean by the Oneida Indians in 1785. By 1789 the rate of settlement accelerated as industries and businesses grew, churches were established, schoolhouses were built and . . . Map (db m150486) HM
205 New York, Oneida County, Whiteboro — 1st Presbyterian Church
On Main Street at Elm Street on Main Street.
1st Presbyterian Church of Whitesboro. Organized April 1, 1793 Bethuel Dodd, 1st pastorMap (db m154152) HM
206 New York, Oneida County, Whiteboro — Baptist Church
On Main Street at Tracey Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Founded June 18, 1796, by Rev. Stephen Parsons. First Baptist church of Oneida County by the grace of God. Incorporated 1870.Map (db m154158) HM
207 New York, Oneida County, Whitesboro — 12 — The Rear Guard of General Herkimers Army — 40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 —
On Main Street west of Victory Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix. The Battle of Oriskany Aug. 6, between Herkimer's men and St. Leger with his Indians was the turning point of the Revolution. The rear guard of General . . . Map (db m32442) HM
208 New York, Oneida County, Whitesboro — Whitestown
On Main Street west of Victory Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
March 7th 1788 Named in honor of Judge Hugh White A first settler May, 1784 Map (db m32446) HM
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209 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Pelican Lake — 536 — Mecikalski Stovewood Building
On Max Road at County Route B, on the right when traveling east on Max Road.
The Mecikalski Stovewood General Store is named for John Mecikalski, who emigrated from Prussia with his parents in the 1870s. John married and purchased land in Oneida County. Together, four Mecikalski brothers supplied valuable services during the . . . Map (db m68704) HM
210 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Rhinelander — 167 — First Rural Zoning Ordinance
On Oneida Avenue at Davenport Street on Oneida Avenue.
The Oneida County Zoning Ordinance, adopted May 16, 1933, was the first comprehensive rural zoning ordinance in the United States. In the early 1930's, most northern Wisconsin counties were in financial difficulties. The Oneida County Board of . . . Map (db m33651) HM
211 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Rhinelander — 191 — The Hodag
On Hodag Park Drive west of Messer Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
This mythical creature is the official symbol of Rhinelander. It was created in 1896 by "Gene" Shepard, Rhinelander pioneer timber cruiser and famous prankster. Shepard claimed to have discovered the animal in the woods near Rice Creek. He . . . Map (db m236886) HM
212 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Rhinelander — Veterans Memorial Monument
On Oneida Avenue south of Davenport Street, on the left when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m35578) HM
213 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Three Lakes — Home of Fred "Cy" WilliamsHome-Run King of the National League
On Park Street north of U.S. 45, on the left when traveling north.
He was the first player to hit 200 home runs in the National League. "Cy" Williams played for six years with the Chicago Cubs and for thirteen years with the Philadelphia Phillies. Tied by Babe Ruth with forty-one home runs in 1923. His lifetime . . . Map (db m36120) HM
214 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Three Lakes — 117 — Nicolet National Forest
On Military Road (Road 2178) at Hay Meadow Road (Road 2435), on the right when traveling north on Military Road.
You are in the original Oneida Purchase Unit that marked the beginning of Nicolet National Forest. The first tract of land, acquired from the Thunder Lake Lumber Company in 1928, contained 12,940 acres. Today there are 640,000 acres rich in scenic, . . . Map (db m36011) HM
215 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Three Lakes — World's Largest Chain of LakesDedication
On Park Street north of Superior Street (U.S. 45), on the left when traveling north.
The Eagle River-Three Lakes Chain of 28 Lakes is the largest inland Chain of Lakes in the World. The 28-Lake Chain has over 174 miles of shoreline. It spans from 5 miles southeast of the Town of Three Lakes to 1.5 miles west of the City of Eagle . . . Map (db m36093) HM
216 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Woodruff — 563 — Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb7-26-1886 - 5-30-1956
On 2nd Avenue at U.S. 51, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Avenue.
On this site, Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb, a well-respected and loved physician, provided medical care from her office and treatment room during the 1940s and 1950s. One of only two doctors for the vast northern Wisconsin area, she treated local . . . Map (db m185568) HM
217 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Woodruff — The Million Penny Parade
On Hemlock Street at 3rd Avenue on Hemlock Street.
Dr. Kate NewComb had a dream -- a hospital for the Lakeland area. Through contributions and volunteer help, the hospital was started. Because of the lack of funds the building was discontinued. Pennies would now help to complete the hospital. . . . Map (db m36000) HM
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218 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Woodruff — Veterans Memorial
On Elm Street (U.S. 51) north of Townline Road (County Road J), on the right when traveling north.
World War I • World War II This monument erected in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. Trapp-Gehrke Post 292 · 1946 In honor of all veterans who came to the aid of their country. By the Trapp Gehrke . . . Map (db m36083) HM
219 Wisconsin, Oneida County, Woodruff — 595 — World’s Largest Penny
On 3rd Avenue at Hemlock Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Avenue.
The World’s Largest Penny was dedicated on May 29, 1954 as a tribute to the staff and students of Arbor Vitae-Woodruff School. This monument reflects Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb‘s dream for a local hospital, as well as the community spirit of Woodruff . . . Map (db m177737) HM

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