Azel Waters Dorsey, 1784-1858, teacher of Abraham Lincoln, is buried on the King farm one mile south of Huntsville. Dorsey taught a "blab school" in Spencer County, Indiana which young Lincoln attended for six months in 1824.
He moved to Schuyler . . . — — Map (db m181413) HM
Nearby is one of two sites in Illinois that serve as the basis for all land surveys in the state. It is the point just northwest of Beardstown, where the 4th principal meridian intersects its base line.
Originally, land was measured by "metes . . . — — Map (db m24943) HM
"Boys, this is a shaky platform, but the Republican party has a strong foundation," exclaiming a tottering Abraham Lincoln perched atop a pedestal in the yard of his Rushville host, William Ray, on the evening of October 19, 1858. A tremendous . . . — — Map (db m182091) HM
The frontier militia spirit is depicted in this 1940 calendar art rendering of Lincoln, the Soldier by artist Fletcher Ransom. When Chief Black Hawk in 1832 led Sac and Fox warriors on roads to recover their traditional grounds. Illinois . . . — — Map (db m182089) HM
This church building began as a Methodist Episcopal Church South. Purchased by Union Baptist Church, bell & steeple, November 27, 1913. — — Map (db m182097) HM
In honor of those who served from Schuyler County
and
dedicated to those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War I 1917-1918
Walter A. Black Angus Armel James Belville Noah C. Bollinger Chester Breen Thomas H. Burnside . . . — — Map (db m182092) WM
This site was the homestead of the
Scripps family pioneer journalists and
philanthropists. John Scripps (1785-1868),
a Methodist circuit-rider, settled here
in 1831. In 1849 he began publishing the
Prairie Telegraph, now the . . . — — Map (db m229613) HM
From this spot
Abraham Lincoln
addressed the people of
Rushville
October 20th, 1858
He also practiced law
in the courthouse
which formerly stood
on this spot — — Map (db m229616) HM
Born 1847 died 1908
Founder of the Rushville
Normal and Business
College 1885 to 1908
Dedicated to his memory
by his former students
September 1, 1934 — — Map (db m229614) HM
Side 1 Capital of one of the foremost livestock farming counties in Missouri, Lancaster was laid out as the county seat of the newly organized Schuyler County, 1845. Named for Rev. War Gen. Phillip J. Schuyler, the county was a part of the . . . — — Map (db m95689) HM
[south side]They gave their Today for our Tomorrow ⋆ Forever Honored Forever Remembered 1976 [west side]World War I 1917-18 Honor Roll Oscar L. Benson True Bergman Elbert . . . — — Map (db m216892) WM
Brick Tavern Stand
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior.
Built 1828 — — Map (db m243380) HM
A village of the Senecas destroyed by a
Continental Army under General John Sullivan
British and Indians defeated at the
battle of Newtown, August 29, 1779,
retreated to this place where a two days'
war council resulted in abandonment . . . — — Map (db m246794) HM
From 1833 until its closing in 1878, the Chemung Canal linked this area with the Erie Canal. The first of 51 locks was near this marker. — — Map (db m107561) HM
Born · August 29, 1843.
Montour Falls, New York (Havana)
Alderman
Elmira City Attorney 1865
Member of Assembly 1871 - 1872
Mayor of Elmira 1882
Lieutenant Governor 1883 - 1885
Governor 1885 - 1891
U.S. Senator 1891 - 1897 . . . — — Map (db m243387) HM
Mechanical Genius in 1880 aged 16 yrs. began business with his father and brother in a foundry 20x45 feet on this site. From his ingenuity and tireless efforts grew the Shepard Niles Crane and Hoist Corporation of this village — — Map (db m66958) HM
...the valley of tumbling waters, where a waterfall cascades 156 feet into the heart of an historic village...
Just 20,000 years ago, a glacier nearly a mile high covered this entire area. As it receded, the glacier left in its wake the . . . — — Map (db m146546) HM
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations
which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians
on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending
westward the dominion of the United States. — — Map (db m246796) HM
Sp4 Ross Edward Bedient · Sgt Robert Allen Burke · PFC Gary Lynn Gascon · PFC Daniel Haley Love · SP4 Robert Joseph Pastore · Sgt John Edward Rarrick — — Map (db m243601) WM
The Eagle Protecting Her Chicks was chosen by the Odessa American Legion as the focal point of the Schuyler County Veterans Memorial
It pays tribute to our service men and women past and present and represents freedom, strength and courage. . . . — — Map (db m243599) WM
Tyrone Roll of Honor
Joseph Novak
Irwin Knickerbocker
denoted as having died in service
additional names were not transcribed
SPC Christopher J Scott
MP US Army
Born Nov. 17 1989
K.I.A. Sept 3. 2011 . . . — — Map (db m139680) WM
Each year on Friday after Labor Day, the Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen celebrates the communitys rich road racing history and the first post-World War II road race in the United States. The event is dedicated to the committee of the Chamber . . . — — Map (db m80033) HM
Honoring Our Naval Veterans William James DeSarno, a World War II U.S. Naval veteran and others, in true patriotism and appreciation, presents this memorial which is erected and dedicated to the honor and glory of all Schuyler County residents . . . — — Map (db m75158) WM
To the eternal memory and glory of those
of Schuyler County who gave their lives
in the service of our country in the
Korean and Viet Nam Conflicts
Korea
William Rooney Bell Frank E. Berry Nicholas Stephno
Viet Nam . . . — — Map (db m246286) HM
"The old circuit, [with] its varied corners and surfaces, made it unsurpassed as a
challenge to car and driver."
With these words, Cameron R. Argetsinger, designer of
the original road race circuit in Watkins Glen, described
the . . . — — Map (db m246713) HM
HISTORY
Today we take salt for granted, but until about 100 years ago, salt was one of the most sought after commodities. Salt was once considered so valuable that it served as currency. Salt has been searched for, traded, and even fought . . . — — Map (db m246338) HM
William N. Ellison
Schuyler County Supreme Court Justice
1982 - 1998
Schuyler County Judge
Surrogate and Family Court Judge
1974 - 1982
Schuyler County District Attorney
1961 - 1974
This . . . — — Map (db m246268) HM
This Rose Garden is
dedicated to the memory of
Florence Pike, Phyllis Caslin,
Nancy Wheeler and Denise Miller Vanamburg
who lost their lives October 15, 1992
in the service of Schuyler County. — — Map (db m246305) HM
Dedicated to
the young men and women of
the Watkins Glen Squires and Pages
Drum and Bugle Corps
1964-1982
Four-time NYS champions Three-time National champions
Every year on Memorial Day they paid tribute
to our nation's . . . — — Map (db m246303) HM
On this spot the green flag dropped for twenty-three
sports cars to start the first road race in the United States
after World War II. It was October 2, a beautiful, crisp
Saturday in 1948. The event, sanctioned by the Sports Car
Club, of . . . — — Map (db m80030) HM
In 1953 the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Corporation
moved the circuit to a spot six miles southwest of the
village, very close to where the circuit is presently located
and racing continued on public roads for three more years
In 1956 the 2.3 mile . . . — — Map (db m80032) HM
Cameron Argetsinger
Oct. 2, 1948
Watkins Glen Grand Prix
MGTC
Haig Ksayian
1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix
3rd Place MG-TC
Samuel Carnes Collier
Watkins Glen Grand Prix
October 2, 1948
4th Place MG-TC
Phil Stiles
1948 . . . — — Map (db m246735) HM
Morvalden Ells
Opened this Book of Nature as a Private Enterprise, July Fourth 1863 Now Watkins Glen State Park. A Scenic Wonder of the World
— — Map (db m69978) HM
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the top attractions in New York State. Considered a flagship park by the State of New York, this incredible destination has been leaving visitors spellbound for generations. It features 19 waterfalls in less than . . . — — Map (db m246349) HM
"Bring on the cars!"
These four simple words written on a postcard by Arthur H. Richards Jr., a reporter for the Elmira Star-Gazette, in 1948 launched a road race that transformed the village of Watkins Glen, ensuring its ongoing . . . — — Map (db m246734) HM
In memory of the Schuyler County Boys
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War.
William W. Coon Edward J. Considine Herbert Crocker
William J. Ellison Norman D. Green John G. Hansenberger
Foster Jessop Lloyd Lamb . . . — — Map (db m246302) WM
In memory of the men and women
of Schuyler County who gave their lives
in the Armed Services of their country
during the Great World Wars
World War I
John K. Bradley · Stearns Catlin Cole · Edward J. Considine · William W. Coon . . . — — Map (db m246306) WM