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
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
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
