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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cortland County

 
Clickable Map of Cortland 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 Cortland County, NY (140) Broome County, NY (190) Cayuga County, NY (274) Chenango County, NY (145) Madison County, NY (177) Onondaga County, NY (343) Tioga County, NY (94) Tompkins County, NY (191)  CortlandCounty(140) Cortland County (140)  BroomeCounty(190) Broome County (190)  CayugaCounty(274) Cayuga County (274)  ChenangoCounty(145) Chenango County (145)  MadisonCounty(177) Madison County (177)  OnondagaCounty(343) Onondaga County (343)  TiogaCounty(94) Tioga County (94)  TompkinsCounty(191) Tompkins County (191)
Cortland is the county seat for Cortland County
Adjacent to Cortland County, New York
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1 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Bentley Family —
On Taylor Valley Road (County Route 600) 1 mile east of Hawley Woods Road (County Route 159A), on the right when traveling west.
aka Hawley burial ground Early burials in mid 1820s and final resting place of Revolutionary War soldiers Henry and Jacobus Bush — — Map (db m146731) HM
2 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Cincinnatus Alhambra —
On Telephone Road (County Route 159B) west of Cincinnatus Road, on the right when traveling east.
Former Site of the Cincinnatus Alhambra Built 1912 Burned July 19, 1988 Erected in Memory of Herbert Spencer — — Map (db m305985) HM
3 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Cincinnatus Central High School World War II Memorial —
On Cincinnatus Road north of Post Office Street, on the left when traveling north.
In Eternal Remembrance of Those from Cincinnatus Central High School Who Served with Honor in World War II and Died in Service of God, Country, Home and Otselic Valley Richard Knickerbocker • Allen Bowen • Elmore Hubbard • Raymond Diaz . . . — — Map (db m253202) HM
4 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 176 — Cincinnatus Historic District —
On Telephone Road just west of New York State Route 26, on the right when traveling west.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m305978) HM
5 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Cincinnatus Town Hall —
On Lower Cincinnatus Road south of Telephone Road, on the right when traveling north.
1776 Bicentennial 1976 Cincinnatus Town Hall Site Deeded to Methodist Church by Col. John Kingman. B. 1770 Pioneer Settler D. 1859 — — Map (db m253185) HM
6 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 1086 — Elmer A. Sperry — 1860-1930 —
On Lower Cincinnatus Road south of Telephone Road, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Cincinnatus. Inventor of gyrocompass. Held over 300 patents used in ships, airplanes & lighting. — — Map (db m252385) HM
7 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Elmer Ambrose Sperry —
On Cincinnatus Road at Telephone Road, on the right when traveling south on Cincinnatus Road.
Elmer Ambrose Sperry Born Oct. 12, 1860 - Died June 16, 1930 This plaque is presented to the community of Cincinnatus to commemorate the birthplace of the world famous scientist—inventor of the gyroscope. His gifts to the advancement of mankind . . . — — Map (db m253194) HM
8 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 57 — First RR Depot — Historic Transportation —
On Telephone Road (County Route 159B) east of New York State Route 26, on the right when traveling east.
Est. 1898 by Erie & Central New York RR. In 1907, depot sold, relocated & converted to West Side Grocery Store. Relocated here in 1909. — — Map (db m305533) HM
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9 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Heritage Hall —
On New York State Route 26 at Telephone Road, on the left when traveling north on New York State Route 26.
Heritage Hall former Congretational church Built 1832 Listed on State & National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m305983) HM
10 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 457 — Heritage Hall —
On Telephone Road (County Route 159), on the left when traveling east.
Church built in 1832 by Union Congregational Society. Purchased by Cincinnatus Area Heritage Society in 1978. — — Map (db m305974) HM
11 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 8 — Holmes Cemetery —
On Telephone Road.
Burials as early as 1870 Cortland County — — Map (db m266322) HM
12 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 78 — Patriot Burials — Cincinnatus Cemetery —
On Cincinnatus Road south of Deerpath Lane, on the right when traveling south.
Burials as early as ca. 1810 At least nine veterans of the Revolutionary War interred here. — — Map (db m252388) HM
13 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 584 — Reid Ice Cream —
On New York State Route 26 0.1 miles south of Route 23, on the right.
A creamery operated here 1898-1967 supplied by about 150 local farms. Acquired by Borden Company in 1928 and closed in 1967. — — Map (db m154479) HM
14 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — Revolutionary Soldiers and Pioneers before 1800 —
On Cincinnatus Road (County Route 166B) at Telephone Road, on the right when traveling south on Cincinnatus Road.
Revolutionary Soldiers and Pioneers before 1800 of the Town of Cincinnatus Soldiers David Brown • Solomon Dickinson • Ebenezer Jones • Mitchell Kingman • Zurial Raymond • Thomas Rockwell • David Wattles • Laurence White . . . — — Map (db m253190) HM WM
15 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus, Taylor — 241 — Early Sawmill —
On Cheningo Solon Pond Road (County Road 155) north of Whitney Road (County Road 155), on the right when traveling north.
On this site 1814-ca. 1898 home of Heil Tanner included gristmill and cider mill. Property in family until 1995. — — Map (db m224624) HM
16 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus, Taylor — 1100 — Taylor Center —
On Cheningo Solon Pond Road, on the right when traveling north.
As early as ca. 1870, church, one-room school, post office & mills located in this hamlet. Cheese factory built ca. 1885. — — Map (db m294478) HM
17 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus, Taylor — Taylor Ctr Methodist Episcopal Church and Former District No. 3 School —
On Cheningo Solon Pond Road north of Suaraz Road, on the right when traveling north.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 by The United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m294483) HM
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18 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — American Revolutionary War Memorial —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
In memory of those patriots now buried in Cortland County who fought for the Independence of their Country in the War of The American Revolution Erected by the Tioughnioga Chapter of the Daughters of the American . . . — — Map (db m116798) WM
19 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Civil War Memorial —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Centennial offering of Cortland County, to the memory of those who fought in defense of the Union. 1861. 1865. — — Map (db m126614) WM
20 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Cortland County Civil War Honored Dead —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
Civil War Cortland County Killed in Action [Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m126619) WM
21 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Cortland County Vietnam War Memorial —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
Vietnam Memorial Dedicated to Cortland County Veterans R.I.P. SGT. R. William Byrnes - U.S.A. U.T.C.N. John Phillip Vandusen - U.S.N. SP/5 Ernest Melvin Plattner - U.S.A. Sgt. John A. Patriarco Jr. - U.S.A.F. SP/4 Bishop . . . — — Map (db m126623) WM
22 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Cortland County Women Veterans Memorial —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
Dedicated to the Women of Cortland County who served their country in war and peace — — Map (db m126618) WM
23 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Cortland County Women's Veterans Memorial —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
[Honor Roll of Veterans] [Armed Services' Emblems] — — Map (db m126616) WM
24 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Cortland County World War I Honored Dead —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Church Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
Cortland County World War I Killed in Action [Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m126621) WM
25 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Cortland County World War II Honored Dead —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
Cortland County World War II Killed in Action [Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m126620) WM
26 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — 1186 — Greenman House —
On North Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built ca. 1896. Based on Jan. 1895 "American Homes" design catalog from George Barber & Co. of TN. Plans tailored for customer's preference. — — Map (db m287476) HM
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27 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Headwaters of the Tioughnioga River —
On Clinton Avenue (New York State Route 13) south of Interstate 81, on the right when traveling south.
Site of a large Indian village. A favorite stopping place of early pioneers. — — Map (db m197306) HM
28 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Home Hon. Henry S. Randall — (Built 1834) —
On Tompkins Street (New York State Route 13) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Friend of improvement, educationist, and agriculturalist (1811-1876). Author classic biography, "Thomas Jefferson" (1858), and bestselling sheep manual, "The Practical Shepherd" (1863). New York Secretary of State (1852-1853), Assemblyman (1871), . . . — — Map (db m299711) HM
29 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — John Miller —
On New York State Route 13 at Lighthouse Hill Road (County Route 112), on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 13.
Built log cabin here in 1792. This house built by his son, General Daniel Miller. — — Map (db m225790) HM
30 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Korean War • Honor Roll • Vietnam War —
On Main Street south of Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Cortland County servicemen who gave their lives for their country Korea Natalie Arena • Roger L. Brown • David Cashion Joseph Christmas • John Dalola, Jr. • John F. Favaloro Richard M. Fitzgerald • Ivan J. Greenwood • Abner C. Hall . . . — — Map (db m126553) HM
31 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Korean War Honored Dead —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
This memorial has been erected by a grateful community to the memory of our Korean dead Roger L. Brown • Robert W. Hickman David J. Cashion • Donald Mayerle Joseph P. Christmas • Francis P. Odinek John Dalola, Jr. • Robert Phalen . . . — — Map (db m126622) WM
32 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Lt. James W. Wilson —
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
In memory of U.S. Air Force pilot Lt. James W. Wilson who sacrificed his life for the citizens of Cortland Sept. 6, 1952 ———————————— POW/MIA Freedom . . . — — Map (db m126617) WM
33 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Musto Memorial Garden —
On Owego Street (New York State Route 215) at Scammell Street, on the right when traveling north on Owego Street.
Dedicated To All Disabled American Veterans Past, Present And Future In Memoriam Newell Ames, USA • William Beckhorn, USA • Kenneth Bush, USAF MIA • James Cinquanti, USA • Morris C. Fitts, USA • Lee Francis, USAF MIA • Douglas Glover, . . . — — Map (db m296200) WM
34 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — 21 — Patriot Burials — South Cortland Cemetery —
On New York State Route 13, on the right when traveling south.
Burials as early as ca. 1808. At least two veterans of the Revolutionary War interred here. — — Map (db m223193) HM WM
35 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Port Watson —
On Port Watson Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Founded by Elkanah Watson about 1805. Mills, brewery[,] rope walk. Sent arks, rafts[,] cargoes to Penna. Absorbed by Cortland in 1867. — — Map (db m25425) HM
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36 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Suffragist
On Homer Avenue (U.S. 11) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Homer Avenue. Reported missing.
Lydia Strowbridge 1830-1904 graduated from the Hygeio Therapeutic Medical College & specialized in diseases of women and children. — — Map (db m154512) HM
37 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — 1245 — The 1890 House —
On Tompkins Street (New York State Route 13) at Prospect Terrace, on the left when traveling west on Tompkins Street.
Home of Chester F. Wickwire, 1843-1910. Industrialist & inventor in woven wire & wire cloth. Family-owned 83 years. Opened as museum in 1975. — — Map (db m298185) HM
38 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — Veterans Memorial —
On Alvena Avenue, in the median.
In Honor And Memory Of All Who Served In The Armed Forces Of The United States Of America To Preserve Our Freedom — — Map (db m299112) WM
39 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — World War II Memorial — In Memoriam —
On Main Street south of Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Cortland County servicemen who lost their lives during W.W. II [Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m126559) HM
40 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland — World War Memorial —
Near Church Street.
Lest We Forget Cortland County's Sons and Daughters Who Served In The World War — — Map (db m126624) WM
41 ► New York, Cortland County, Cortland, Virgil — Virgil Veterans & Vol. Fireman Memorial —
On New York 392, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory Of All Veterans And Vol. Fireman Of The Town Of Virgil — — Map (db m296196) WM
42 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Fox Cabin —
On East Keeney Road (County Route 156) 2.4 miles north of Main Street ( Route 13), on the right when traveling north.
Samuel Fox settled here in 1795 from Connecticut This house erected about 1821 — — Map (db m221737) HM
43 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Gates Cabin —
On Lincklaen Road (County Route 152 A) east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Zebediah Gate settled here in 1807 Came from Massachusetts — — Map (db m223319) HM
44 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Griswold Cabin —
On Eaton Hill Road north of W Keeney Road (Route 152) when traveling north.
Erected prior to 1825 — — Map (db m213704) HM
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45 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Keeney Cabin —
On East Keeney Road (County Route 156) north of Main Street ( Route 13), on the right when traveling north.
Thomas Keeney settled here in 1796 Built this house 1810 — — Map (db m221481) HM
46 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Lee Homestead —
On East Keeney Road (County Route 156) west of Cowles Settlement Road, on the right when traveling west.
Benjamin Lee settled here about 1796 Built this house 1810 — — Map (db m224449) HM
47 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Pioneer Church —
On East Keeney Road (County Route 156) 0.9 miles north of Main Street ( Route 13), on the left when traveling north.
First church services held in a barn on this site in 1808 by Benoni Harris — — Map (db m221742) HM
48 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Pioneer Home —
On Keeney Road Extension (County Route 156B) south of Main Street ( Route 13) when traveling south.
Pioneer Home of James Lockwood built on 100 acres of land given him by David Morse — — Map (db m221466) HM
49 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Site Of Cabin —
On Keeney Road Extension (County Route 156B) south of Main Street ( Route 13), on the right when traveling south.
David Morse settled here in 1792 from New Jersey on land granted from government. Still in family possession. — — Map (db m221470) HM
50 ► New York, Cortland County, Cuyler — Site of Cabin —
On Lincklaen Road (County Route 152A) east of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Pioneer home of Wanton Corey, whose marriage to Deborah Morse in 1806 was first in the town — — Map (db m223315) HM
51 ► New York, Cortland County, DeRuyter — 357 — School House —
On Cheningo Solon Pond Road, on the right when traveling north.
District #2 Est. 1855. Closed 1943 J. Bentley, O. Cotton, J. Barret, D.H. Elwood Early Trustees — — Map (db m240400) HM
52 ► New York, Cortland County, East Homer — John Albright — East Homer's First Settler — 1757 - 1842 —
On New York State Route 13 0.1 miles east of Mead Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built log cabin in 1797 on lot 29, in military tract. Gave land for cemetery, church, parsonage, school. — — Map (db m252977) HM
53 ► New York, Cortland County, East Homer — John Albright —
On New York State Route 13, on the right when traveling west.
Revolutionary Soldier, built this house in 1827 for his daughter, Mrs Nancy Griffith. — — Map (db m252980) HM
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54 ► New York, Cortland County, East Virgil — East Virgil —
On New York State Route 392 at Muckey Road, on the right when traveling east on New York State Route 392.
Busy hamlet, 1800-56 mills, stores, inns, wagon, blacksmith, tailor and shoe shops swept away in 1856 flood — — Map (db m224554) HM
55 ► New York, Cortland County, Glen Haven — Glen Haven —
On Glen Haven Road 0.2 miles west of East Lake Road, on the left when traveling west.
School and Public Library shingle architecture Ehrick Rossiter architect 1901-1968 Glen Haven Historical Society — — Map (db m91043) HM
56 ► New York, Cortland County, Harford — Harford Roll of Honor —
On New York 38, on the right when traveling north.
World War II Men In The Service From Harford George O. Oliver • William Eversdyke • Spencer Devine • ★ John A. Adams • Gordon R. Mason • ★ Miles E. Allen • Kenneth E. Blaker • Gordon G. Gardner • Richard K. Rhines • Quentin H. . . . — — Map (db m269715) WM
57 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Barber Block —
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Wall Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Site of Jedediah Barber's The Great Western Store Built: 1813 Burned: 1856 Rebuilt c. 1863 & became Keator Opera House in 1876 — — Map (db m141517) HM
58 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 244 — Birthplace Of Andrew Dickson White —
On South Main Street.
November 7, 1832. Cofounder & first President of Cornell University 1866-1885. — — Map (db m133178) HM
59 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 289 — Birthplace of Dr. James Henry Salisbury —
On Stevens Road north of Cold Brook Road, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. James Henry Salisbury 1823. Pioneer in germ theory research. Invented salisbury steak to combat illness in Civil War soldiers. — — Map (db m316256) HM
60 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Birthplace of Francis Carpenter — 1830 - 1900 —
On U.S. 11 south of Sessions Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Painter of four presidents including Abraham Lincoln reading to his cabinet the Emancipation Proclamation. Painting hangs in the U.S. Capitol — — Map (db m221711) HM
61 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Childhood Home —
On North Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Amelia Jenks Bloomer. Writer, speaker & activist, temperance, abolition and women's rights. 1818-1894. — — Map (db m154507) HM
62 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Civil War Memorial —
Near New York 281.
In memory of the Soldiers & Sailors buried here who fought to save the Union 1861---1865 — — Map (db m141471) WM
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63 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — David Hannum — 1898 • David Harum • 1998 — Edward Noyes Westcott —
On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south.
David Hannum (1822-1891), horse trader and investor in the hoax, "The Cardiff Giant," and on whose life the 1898 novel DAVID HARUM was based, lived in Homer. Portrayed as a horse trader, banker and humanitarian residing in "Homerville," DAVID . . . — — Map (db m141515) HM
64 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 50 — David Harum — Legends & Lore —
On South Main Street (New York State Route 41) at Hannum Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Home of legendary folk character from 1898 novel & 1934 Will Rogers movie. Based on David Hannum who lived here 1867-1892. — — Map (db m154505) HM
65 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Early Settler —
On New York State Route 41 at Route 41A, on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 41.
Thomas Gould Alvord, Sr. built his cabin here in 1794 on land granted for services in the Revolutionary War — — Map (db m159440) HM
66 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 574 — Education in Homer —
On Central Park Place just west of South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south.
Schools have stood on this green since the first was chartered by NYS in 1819, even after fires in 1893, 1904 and 1945. — — Map (db m257396) HM
67 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Eli DeVoe —
On New York State Route 41 at Route 41A, on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 41.
Born here in log cabin Member U.S. Secret Service Detected and frustrated a plot to kill Lincoln — — Map (db m159442) HM
68 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Glenwood Cemetery —
On West Street (New York State Route 281) at Cayuga Street ( Route 90), on the right when traveling south on West Street.
Opened in 1867 Named and landscaped by Paris Barber 1814 - 1876 A public spirited citizen of Homer — — Map (db m141466) HM
69 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 208 — Glenwood Cemetery —
On West Street (New York State Route 281) at Cayuga Street ( Route 90), on the left when traveling north on West Street.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m141463) HM
70 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Homer Dist. 2 School —
On New York State Route 41 north of West Scott Road (County Route 100), on the left when traveling north.
Built 1828; Lot cost $1, school $165. Replaced log school erected 1797 n. of Atwater Cemetery — — Map (db m159443) HM
71 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Homer Village Green —
On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south.
Military tract deeded by Revolutionary soldiers to first religious society of Homer, 1805, for meeting house and burial ground This society organized 1799 — — Map (db m141512) HM
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72 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 944 — John J. Arnold — 1847 - 1936 —
On Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles west of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.
Former dry goods merchant established floral shop and greenhouse here 1892. Later operated with son Charles H. Arnold, 1879-1953. — — Map (db m207583) HM
73 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Leon Chandler — 1922 - 2004 —
On New York State Route 281 south of Clinton Street, on the right when traveling south.
Factory Brook: Home to Cortland's fly fishing ambassador to the world. "I can't help but feel a bit sorry for those who have never fished with a fly rod" Nat'l. Trout Unlimited Pres. 1979 & 80 — — Map (db m226663) HM
74 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Near This Spot —
On North Main Street (New York State Route 11) near Hooker Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In 1791 a log cabin was built by the first settlers of Cortland County Amos Todd, Rhoda Todd Beebe and Joseph Beebe — — Map (db m227321) HM
75 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Rev. Samuel and Roenna Clark Day —
Near New York 281.
Rev. Samuel S. Day 1808-1871 Roenna Clark his wife 1809-1881 Founders of the American Baptist Telugu Mission India Mary M. Day their dau. 1839-1915 Missionary in India 32 y'rs. The Lone Star Mission and their example of faith . . . — — Map (db m141474) HM
76 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 41 — Rhoda Beebe — Legends & Lore —
On Route 11 near Hooker Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Lived solo in a lean-to six wintry weeks 1791-1792 subsisting on roots & bark until men returned with provisions from Windsor, NY — — Map (db m227319) HM
77 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 1172 — Senior Living —
On South Main Street north of Cayuga Street, on the right when traveling north.
Elizabeth Brewster house Est.1891 as the Cortland Home for Aged Women. Built & donated by Ebenezer G. & Carrie Barker Ranney, 1910. — — Map (db m281495) HM
78 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — William Osborn Stoddard —
On Albany Street east of South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east.
Assistant personal secretary to President Lincoln Born here September 24, 1835 Died in NJ August 29, 1925 — — Map (db m154506) HM
79 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 1023 — Wisdom's Gate —
On South Main Street (U.S. 11) at Albany Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Purchased by George W. Samson. Temperance advocate & innkeeper, 1850. Operated as public house kept on "strictly temperance principles." — — Map (db m230141) HM
80 ► New York, Cortland County, Little York, Homer — 1029 — Former Schoolhouse —
On New York 281.
Built ca. 1868. Classes held here 1910. Hosted elections, community events & religious services. Repurposed as a school bus garage ca. 1937. — — Map (db m259833) HM
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81 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — 1820 Peck Block —
On Broome Street (U.S. 11) at Main Street ( Route 221), on the right when traveling north on Broome Street.
Burned rebuilt 1854 3 floor Seamans Bros owned 1890 to 1920 W F Allen Block burned 1938 built store station Frost 1985 Antiques 1990 — — Map (db m131028) HM
82 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — A.C. Baker & Son —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Site of furniture store 1895 A Quality Shop 1965 Home furnishings jewelry silverware appliances began undertaking 1895 — — Map (db m131023) HM
83 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Brink's Tavern —
On Broome Street (U.S. 11) south of Main Street ( Route 221), on the left when traveling south.
Founded in 1799 by Abraham Brink, second settler in vicinity. An area landmark and the forerunner of the present Three Bear Inn. — — Map (db m131026) HM
84 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Civil War Memorial —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated May 30, 1893, to the memory of those who fought for the preservation of the Union. 1861 — 1865 Comrades G.A.R. - F.C. & L. - W.R.C — — Map (db m131032) WM
85 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Climax Road Mach. —
On Academy Street at Center Street when traveling north on Academy Street.
1887 Climax Road Mach. 1932 Builders of road machinery crushers, graders, snow plows Constructed steel bridges Stockwell Wagon site 1882 Skate Co. 1936. Grumman 1952 — — Map (db m226142) HM
86 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Dr. Japheth Hunt — 1711 - 1808 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Retired Army surgeon First Marathon settler arrived with family 1794 by canoes, up Tioughnioga [River] — — Map (db m131029) HM
87 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — First Baptist Church Bell —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Presented to the First Baptist Church of Marathon village, by Mrs. D. E. Whitmore, April 23-1901. ———————————— The Carillon of Bells is dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m131022) HM
88 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Flag Pole —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Made in Marathon, NY by Climax Company, erected by Sons of Veterans of the Civil War, 1914 Original pole was 110 feet with arrow weather vane. *Restored and Rededicated September 8, 2007* Those who unselfishly gave of their time, talent, . . . — — Map (db m131030) HM
89 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Hulbert's Block — 1886 - 1967 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) at Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
70' x 55' with 3 floors 1st Three pleasant stores 2nd George A. Hulbert res. 3rd An elegant opera house — — Map (db m131024) HM
90 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Joseph Chaplin —
On U.S. 11, on the left when traveling south.
First settler in Virgil built home on this site 1794-95 Military tract, Lot 50 — — Map (db m207123) HM
91 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Peck Library —
On East Main Street (County Route 221), on the right when traveling east.
Library and 600 Seat Opera House Constructed May 1894 To May 1895. Willed to the People of Martathon by Mrs. Mercena Brink Peck A.D. 1891 — — Map (db m28799) HM
92 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Tannery —
On Tannery Street 0.2 miles north of State Route 221, on the right when traveling north.
Phillip's & Bentley's 1860 Rebuilt by J. Dumphey 1877 Francis Gilman Stone 1910 16 Cord Hemlock Bark Daily Chrome Tannery Closed 1924 — — Map (db m264681) HM
93 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Tarbell Block —
On Cortland Street (U.S. 11) at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Cortland Street.
Tarbell Block Built in 1885 by Gage Tarbell Brainard Rest. & Billiards Swift Dry Goods, Indian Inn Speakeasy, Numode, NAPA State & National Registers — — Map (db m314121) HM
94 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — Vietnam War Memorial —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m131033) WM
95 ► New York, Cortland County, Marathon — War Memorial —
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the men and women of this community who served their country during World War I☆World War II☆Korean War and In memory of those who gave their lives for God and Country 1917· ·World War I· ·1918 . . . — — Map (db m131048) WM
96 ► New York, Cortland County, McGraw — Churches —
On Spring Street south of Clinton Street, on the right when traveling south.
Churches on this historic site 1952 - Full Gospel Mission 1962 - St. Joseph’s Catholic 1993 - Seven Valley Christian — — Map (db m224527) HM
97 ► New York, Cortland County, McGraw — Lamont Memorial Library —
On West Main Street (New York State Route 41) at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
Lamont Memorial Library - Boyhood home of Daniel S. Lamont private secretary to President Cleveland, 1885-89 Secretary of War, 1893-97. — — Map (db m154501) HM
98 ► New York, Cortland County, McGraw — McGraw Rural Cemetery Veterans Memorial —
On Cemetery Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memory of All Veterans in This Cemetery — — Map (db m297766) WM
99 ► New York, Cortland County, McGraw — McGraw World War II —
On West Main Street (Route 43), on the left when traveling east.
In memory of the men of this community who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II Lecount Phillips • Howard Ayres • Malcolm Stevens • Ronald Russell • Donald Kelley • Floyd Douglas. • Francis Willis • Capt. James Bonner — — Map (db m155703) WM
100 ► New York, Cortland County, McGraw — McGrawville Civil War Veterans Memorial — 1861 - 1865 —
Near Cemetery Street north of Main Street when traveling north.
Erected To The Memory Of Union Soldiers From McGrawville And Vicinity Who Lost Their Lives In The War Of The Rebellion Ballard Kinney Col. 10th N.Y.I. Killed near Salem Church VA. May 28, 1864. Ζ 33 —————— Chester Card . . . — — Map (db m297752) WM

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