On Center Street at Illinois Route 101, on the right when traveling north on Center Street.
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
On South Congress Street (U.S. 24) at West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south on South Congress Street.
"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
On South Congress Street (U.S. 24) south of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On South Congress Street (U.S. 24) south of West Madison Street, on the right when traveling south.
This church building began as a Methodist Episcopal Church South. Purchased by Union Baptist Church, bell & steeple, November 27, 1913. — — Map (db m182097) HM
On South Congress Street (U.S. 24) south of West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Ellen Scripps Drive south of U.S. 24, on the left when traveling south.
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
Near North Liberty Street south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
On North Liberty Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Liberty Street.
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
On U.S. 63, 0.5 miles north of Washington Street (State Highway 136), on the left when traveling north.
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
On East Washington Street (U.S. 136) at North Green Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street.
[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
On North Catherine Street north of E Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On New York State Route 14 south of Jackson Hill Road (County Route 14), on the right when traveling south.
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
On N Catherine Street (New York State Route 14), on the right when traveling north.
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
On Owego Street at West Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Owego Street.
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
On 2 W. Main Street west of Catherine Street (New York State Route 14), on the right when traveling west.
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
On West Main Street just west of Montour Street, on the left when traveling west.
...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
On New York State Route 14 south of Jackson Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On New York State Route 228 at South Pine Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 228.
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
On New York State Route 228 at South Pine Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 228.
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
On County Route 23, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) just north of 10th Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
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
Near Seneca Lake Harbor, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) south of 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) at 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) near 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) just north of 10th Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) just north of 10th Street when traveling north. Reported missing.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near N. Franklin Street (New York State Route 414).
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) at 10th Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
"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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) at 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
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
