On South Broadway Street south of West State Street (Indiana Route 28), on the left when traveling south.
Diplomat James G. McDonald grew up in Albany and taught history at Indiana University by 1910. Representing the Foreign Policy Association, he met with Nazi officials in 1933, including Adolph Hitler who was quickly rising to power. McDonald . . . — — Map (db m203649) HM
On E. Harris St, 0.1 miles east of N. Meridian St, on the left when traveling east.
The first significant commercial gas well came in Sept. 15, 1886, near here south of the Mississinewa River and East of the railroad, ushering in the gas boom era. Almeron H. Crannell, a Civil War veteran and later resident of Hartford City, drilled . . . — — Map (db m63797) HM
On East Gregory Road (County Road E879N) at Old Granville Road (County Road N375E), on the left when traveling east on East Gregory Road.
Once promoted by its boosters as an ideal location for the Delaware County seat, this community was officially platted in 1836 by John Gregory, David Shideler and Peter Thomas. It is the successor to Georgeville, platted a short distance up the . . . — — Map (db m141446) HM
On State Road 3 at West Crannell Rd (County Road 1000N), on the right when traveling south on State Road 3.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the service of our country and forever honoring the men and women of this community who served in the Armed Forces — — Map (db m141433) WM
On Indiana Route 28 at County Route 875, on the right when traveling west on State Route 28.
On June 12, 2021, this location was dedicated to Don
Talley, Citizen Driver. Don is a decorated veteran who
served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1994 and began his
trucking career while serving in Saudi Arabia.
Don is a natural born leader, . . . — — Map (db m180759) HM
On County Road 370 at County Road 1270, on the right when traveling north on County Road 370.
Joseph Wilson and Uriah Powers first operated a flour mill and a sawmill around which the village of Elizabethtown grew up in the 1830s. Wilson named the town after his daughter, Elizabeth, and had high hopes for the community as a prospective . . . — — Map (db m141424) HM
On County Road 650N, 0.1 miles east of County Line Rd, on the right when traveling east.
Site of production mill and three beehive kilns, first fueled by wood and then by natural gas, circa 1883-1910, owned & operated by Manassa Myers, Sr. family. Produced drainage tiles (hollow cylinder-shaped sections) from adjacent clay pit for local . . . — — Map (db m63796) HM
On East Elm Street (County Road 850N) at South Sycamore Street (County Road N600W), on the right when traveling east on East Elm Street.
The Barlett, Bryant, Vannata, and Veach families were the first settlers in 1837-1839.
In 1840-1850 the McCreery, Woodring and Maynard, Rowlett and Thompson families became property owners.
Snagtown ~ New Corner was platted by David L. . . . — — Map (db m141475) HM
On West County Road 700 South at South County Road 600 West when traveling west on West County Road 700 South.
This building was originally called
Richwoods Church for the dense growth
of black walnut and other valuable
timber in the area. The founding
pastor was Rev. Samuel Sayford, who
with his wife Mary, moved from Virginia
and ministered on . . . — — Map (db m231348) HM
On South Burlington Drive, 0.2 miles north of County Road 500, on the left when traveling north.
The first school house in Delaware County was erected in a trackless forest one half mile west of this site. “Indian Jim,” the last of the Delaware tribe remaining in this county, a highly respected resident
hewed the black walnut logs . . . — — Map (db m141163) HM
On East Charles Street east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
This imposing home was built by businessman, George Riley Jones and his wife, Margaret, in 1901-1903. Alfred Grindle, the architect, designed this Colonial Revival style building. The Jones' enjoyed and occupied this house during their lifetime.
. . . — — Map (db m231344) HM
On East Memorial Drive west of South Macedonia Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Reported missing.
Company incorporated in New York 1886 to manufacture glassware (particularly fruit jars). Brothers Edmund, Frank, George, William, and Lucius Ball all were trustees. Company - promised money, land, and free natural gas - came to Muncie; first . . . — — Map (db m31345) HM
On West University Avenue west of North McKinley Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
To meet Muncie’s higher education needs, the Ball Brothers gave land, money, and the building here to the state in 1918. Their gift became the Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division and was renamed Ball Teachers College in their honor in 1922. . . . — — Map (db m231197) HM
On West Main Street (Indiana Route 32) at North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Dedicated to all Delaware County
Veterans for all wars
A patriotic sacrifice forever
The memories will live forever
We will remember them
— — Map (db m141705) WM
On Macedonia Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Side A
Founded as Gray & Hemingray in
Cincinnati, Ohio in 1848. Incorporated
1870 in Covington, Kentucky; company
produced glass bottles, jars, oil
lamps, light globes, tableware and
insulators. After discovery of natural
gas in . . . — — Map (db m65208) HM
Near West Kilgore Avenue (Indiana Route 32) just east of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
In remembrance
of the Delaware County Civil War Veterans / POWS of the 9th Cavalry, 121st Regiment — especially to those who lost their lives when the steamboat Sultana exploded, April 27, 1865 on the Mississippi River, 7 miles north of . . . — — Map (db m141230) HM
Near Kilgore Avenue (Indiana Route 32) south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling south.
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m141265) HM WM
Near Cardinal Greenway Trail at Wheeling Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Several principal Indian and Pioneer Paths cut across Indiana and Delaware County
connecting trading and warrior routes of ancient times. First made by migrating large animals searching for salt, followed by Native Americans for food, trade and . . . — — Map (db m141410) HM
On East Highland Avenue at North Wolfe Street, on the right when traveling east on East Highland Avenue.
Structure, circa 1893, is Muncie's oldest standing public school building. Purchased by church congregation, circa 1928. Rallying point in August 1930 when bodies of two African-American men, lynched in Marion, were brought to Muncie for embalmment . . . — — Map (db m31346) HM
Near West Minnestrista Boulevard south of North Minnetrista Parkway, on the left when traveling south.
This boulder marks the traditional
site of Wah-Pe-Kah-Me-Kunk
the White River Town of the Muncee Clan of Delaware Indians.
It is, also, a memorial to Joshua, a Christian Indian, who was burned by the tribe, March 1806, a martyr to his . . . — — Map (db m141131) HM
Near West Kilgore Avenue (Indiana Route 32) east of West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Veterans of W.W.I ★ W.W. II ★ Korea and Viet Nam who served
their country with honor and all who gave their lives for freedom — — Map (db m141233) WM
Near Minnetrista Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
The two blocks of granite placed here were salvaged from the W.A. McNaughton Building, which was demolished in 1989. They were design elements of the main entrance on Walnut Street. The building was constructed in 1901 at the south east corner of . . . — — Map (db m141269) HM
On West Charles Street west of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
The ground floor was modified several times to accommodate new tenants including Schuster Brothers, Men's Town, York Furs, and Murray's Jewelers. — — Map (db m222316) HM
On West Charles Street at South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on West Charles Street.
This building was purchased by William F. Freund and renamed the Freund Building. At this time the McNaughton Building (Ball Stores) and the Johnson Building also stood at the corners of Walnut and Charles Streets. — — Map (db m222315) HM
On West Charles Street west of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building was purchased by Steven and Todd Murray, the fourth generation of Murray Jewelers. At this time only the McNaughton Building (Ball Stores) and this building remained at the intersection of Walnut and Charles Streets. — — Map (db m222317) HM
On West Charles Street west of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to the Walnut Street Historic District in 1989. It was designated as a local landmark by Muncie City Council in 1990. — — Map (db m222318) HM
On West Charles Street west of South Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east.
Steven and Todd Murray, Community Development, and the Urban Enterprise Association renovated the exterior of this building back to its original design character and renamed it the Murray Building. — — Map (db m222319) HM
On West Main Street (Indiana Route 32) at South Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
Downtown Muncie offers vibrant cultural experiences for all ages. Within a 30 block area major cultural venues anchor a lively district of galleries, performance spaces, restaurants, pubs and taverns featuring live entertainment.
Family . . . — — Map (db m222310) HM
On South Mulberry Street south of East Main Street (Indiana Route 32), on the left when traveling north.
This property
Boyce Block
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m222323) HM
On North Walnut Street north of East North Street, on the right when traveling north.
Goldsmith C. Gilbert, New York trader and miller who came to Delaware County in the early 1820s and operated a trading post on the Mississinewa River, acquired the Hackley Reserve and erected a cabin on this square in which his daughter, Mary Jane, . . . — — Map (db m222292) HM
On East Wysor Street at West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on East Wysor Street.
This century old doorstep marks the nearby birthplace of Mary Jane Gilbert daughter of Goldsmith C. Gilbert and Mary Bishop Gilbert she was the first female white child born in Hackley Reserves now Muncie Indiana. Born Sept. 18th, 1825 - Died June . . . — — Map (db m222296) HM
On East Jackson Street (Indiana Route 32) east of South Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
1986 Althea Stoeckel Award
presented to:
Muncie Public Library
Main Branch
Listed on the National Register
of Historic Places
June 17, 1976
for the
interior renovation of the main library
301 E. Jackson Street
presented by . . . — — Map (db m222324) HM
On South Walnut Street south of West Jackson Street (Indiana Route 32), on the right when traveling south.
Presented to the Muncie Urban Design Studio In recognition of its dedication to public education and citizen participation in historic preservation activities as a vital component of Muncie's central city revitalization efforts. MUDS operated . . . — — Map (db m222312) HM
On South Walnut Street at West Seymour Street, on the right when traveling south on South Walnut Street.
This statue "The Passing of The Buffalo" was created by Cyrus E. Dallin in 1929. It portrays a Native American Chief in full Regalia with a bow in his hand - his foot resting on the skull of a buffalo contemplating not only the last of the . . . — — Map (db m222322) HM
On East Charles Street at South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east on East Charles Street.
built 1927
Listed on the
National Register of
Historic Places by the
United States Department
of the Interior,
February 17, 1989 — — Map (db m231343) HM
On County Road 625 at County Road 1167, on the right when traveling south on County Road 625.
One of the oldest organized settlements in Delaware County, Smithfield was platted by David Stout and
William Duncan March 12, 1830. Its position on White River was considered advantageous as a trading point, and it thrived as such until the first . . . — — Map (db m141162) HM
On Park Street, 0.1 miles east of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Medal of Honor
WWII Iwo Jima Campaign
15-16 March 1945
Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class
2d Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division
U.S. Navy — — Map (db m22944) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 28) just west of High Street, on the right when traveling east.
Atkin, Earl • Ballantine, Herbert • Bartholomew, Carl • Bee, Frank • Bouton, Harold • Bruce, John D. Sergt. • Bruce, M. Linn Jr., 1st. Lt. • Brushman, Fred • Bush, Clarence • *Calhoun, James D. • Clement, Harry • Clement, John • Davis, William S. • . . . — — Map (db m147379) WM
On New York State Route 30 at B W S Road 8, on the right when traveling south on State Route 30.
THE DELAWARE AND NORTHERN RAILROAD served these communities from 1905 to 1942. A gas-driven car known as "the Red Heifer” delivered mail and transported passengers up and down the valley. Samuel R. Rosoff, known as Subway Sam for his work buiding . . . — — Map (db m180862) HM
On New York State Route 30 at B W S Road 8, on the right when traveling south on State Route 30.
You are at the Pepacton Reservoir, the largest reservoir by volume in the New York City Water Supply System. It is located in Delaware County along the northern edge of the Catskill Park, five miles south of the Village
of Margaretville and more . . . — — Map (db m180866) HM
On New York State Route 30 at B W S Road 8, on the right when traveling south on State Route 30.
"This was beautiful dairy land with crop land on the flats, pastures on the slopes which blended into steep forested mountainsides." Harry D. Archer The Damn Nuisance
IN ADDITION TO SHAVERTOWN, other hamlets now under the reservoir - . . . — — Map (db m180783) HM
On New York State Route 10, on the right when traveling south.
The Delaware Valley has been inhabited for thousands of years. At Chestnut Point, and in fields along the West Branch of the Delaware River, more recent local residents have found arrow points, pottery shards, scrapers and other artifacts left . . . — — Map (db m137644) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 10) east of Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
Chief Justice of the U.S. first studied law (1881-1882) near this spot with Judge W.M. Gleason while teaching School at Delaware Academy
Law Day • May 1, 1959 — — Map (db m136222) HM
On New York State Route 19, on the left when traveling south.
Congregation formed 1822 promoting union with all
Christians. Gideon Frisbee leased this land to erect a
house of worship to trustees Newell Dodge, Putnam
Farrington, Daniel Frisbee, John Hammond and Clark Sloat later razed. The present church, . . . — — Map (db m137501) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 10) at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Erected by the people of
Delaware County
In grateful remembrance of those
Who served their Country in the Civil War
And who have defended
The American Flag
(List of Battles)
Gettysburg
Antietam
Wilderness
Cold Harbor . . . — — Map (db m137663) WM
On Fitches Bridge Road at Delhi-South Kortright Road (County Route 18), on the right when traveling north on Fitches Bridge Road.
Built in 1870 by James Frazier & James
Warren, it originally spanned the
Delaware at Kingston Street in Delhi.
Replaced by an iron bridge in 1885, it was
moved by David Wright and a town crew to
this site known as Fitches Crossing. . . . — — Map (db m137499) HM
On Fitches Bridge Road near Delhi South Kortright Road, on the right when traveling south.
Placed on the State and National
Registers of Historic Places in 1999
Rehabilitated in 2001 by Delaware
County Department of Public Works.
Donated By Greater Delhi Area Chamber Of Commerce
— — Map (db m101315) HM
On New York State Route 10, on the right when traveling west.
This house built in 1804 by Gideon Frisbee, later judge, replaced the log inn where the first Delaware County courts convened 1797-1799. — — Map (db m93301) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 10), on the right when traveling west.
N.Y. Vol. Inf. organized in Delaware County. Mustered into the Union Army Sept. 27, 1862 at Camp Delaware located on the flats below Delhi. — — Map (db m93300) HM
On Main Street (State Highway 10) 0.1 miles east of Falls Mills Road, on the right when traveling east.
The anti-rent agitations of the 1830's and 1840's originated in the landowning system of colonial New York. Grants of extensive estates in the 17th and 18th centuries gave to the Van Rensselaers, Livingstons and other owners considerable power over . . . — — Map (db m136218) HM
On Bridge Street (New York State Route 30) 0.1 miles south of New York State Route 206, on the right.
Built in 1854 by Robert Murray
To Span 174 of the East Branch
at a Cost of $1,700. Restored in
1998 For $1,000,000 as a Tribute
to the Skills of the Past. — — Map (db m154887) HM
On Bridge Street (New York State Route 30) 0.3 miles north of River Road, on the left when traveling south.
Built 1854.
Has Been Placed on the National
Register of Historic Places
By the United States Department
of the Interior. May 20, 1999. — — Map (db m154888) HM
On Meridale-Davenport Center Road (County Route 10) 0.1 miles north of Doonans Corners-East Meredith Road (County Route 12), on the right when traveling north.
When David Josiah Hanford purchased the mill in
1860, he also purchased the farmstead located on
this site. The original farmhouse, built in the 1850s, was occupied by D.J. Hanford and his family for several decades as he expanded both the . . . — — Map (db m247040) HM
On Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Little Red Kill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Incorporated in 1913. Named to honor the Fleischmann family, long-time summer residents & benefactors Fleischmanns Museum of Memories — — Map (db m136224) HM
On Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Little Red Kill Road, on the left when traveling east.
Skene Memorial Library Fleischmanns, New York has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior honoring its centennial 2001 — — Map (db m147157) HM
On New York State Route 23 at New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling east on State Route 23.
Native of Strathspey, Scotland.
Revolutionary War soldier.
Moresville's first settler-1786.
Magistrate, postmaster,
millwright, tavern & hotel owner.
Village called Moresville until 1874 — — Map (db m132113) HM
On New York State Route 10, on the left when traveling south.
Hamden: The Early Years
The Town of Hamden was organized in 1825
In its early years, butter was it's most valuable
commodity particularly during the Civil War years.
The size of a typical family farm was 80 to 100 acres
and supported 8 to . . . — — Map (db m137618) HM
On New York State Route 10 at Basin Clove Road on State Route 10.
Side A
Hamden Covered Bridge Built in 1859 and placed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1999. Side B
Built in 1859 by Robert Murray to span 128' of the west branch at a cost of $1,000. Restored in 2000 . . . — — Map (db m93306) HM
Near New York State Route 10, on the left when traveling south.
For nearly one hundred fifty years, the Hamden Covered Bridge has stood as a testament tot the ingenuity and resilience of both Delaware Country structures and the engineers who built them. The story of the Hamden Covered Bridge’s original . . . — — Map (db m137657) HM
On New York State Route 10, on the left when traveling south.
The New York & Oswego Midland Railroad was incorporated in 1866.
The route chosen stretched from Oswego on Lake Ontario to Jersey City, NJ. When the panic of 1873 hit, the Midland entered bankruptcy. In 1880, a new group of investors bought . . . — — Map (db m137623) HM
On Front Street east of Read Street, on the left when traveling east.
This memorial
is dedicated to
two young men, who
willingly gave their lives
to protect our freedom
Lieutenant
Cameron N. Hall
U.S. Navy
4-29-77 · 8-15-07
Staff Sergeant
Justin R. Whiting
U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m122147) WM
On New York State Route 10 south of Sands Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Largest Community in the valley was Cannonsville, a center of commerce and civic life. Presbyterian Baptist and Methodist Churches served both spiritual and temporal needs. The Cannonsville Community House hosted dances, lectures, and . . . — — Map (db m241779) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 97) west of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Memorial
to those who served
in the
World War
Edmund J. Cotter Jr. • Andrew Dunn
John L. Dunn • Charles Esolen
Edward Guinan • Ambrose McGranaghan
Edmund McGranaghan • Eugene McGranaghan
Thomas McGranaghan • Aloysius Meyer . . . — — Map (db m122205) WM
On New York State Route 97 north of the bridge over East Branch of the Delaware River, on the left when traveling north.
The Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (New York State Route 97) follows the Upper Delaware River through the western parts of Delaware, Sullivan, and Orange Counties. This unique highway connects the rafting and bluestone village of Hancock to the . . . — — Map (db m122138) HM
On Read Street at Education Lane/Wildcat Drive, in the median on Read Street.
In memory of
all those
who gave their lives
and to those who
served their country
in time of war
——————————
This flag pole
presented to
Hancock Central School
by . . . — — Map (db m122148) WM
On New York State Route 23 at Colonel Harper Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 23.
This stone marks the location of the first house erected in the Town of Harpersfield in 1771 by John Harper for whom this town was named. It was burned in 1777 by the Indians and Tories under Brandt and Butler. — — Map (db m159037) HM
On New York State Route 30, 0.6 miles north of E Hubbell Hill Road (County Road 36), on the right when traveling north.
Family compound occupied
by farm, mills, stores
and homes since Milow and
Polly (Faulkner) Hubbell
settled here in 1848.
Listed on State and National Registers of Historic Places — — Map (db m24676) HM
On New York State Route 30, on the right when traveling north.
Built for Kelly Brothers
for easier cow care.
Meade family ran dairy
farm through 1963.
Reconstructed 1988
State and National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m132124) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 30) just east of Fair Street, on the right when traveling east.
While the Flood Buy-Out Program allowed many families to relocate out of the floodway, it also permanently changed the community.
More than six acres of land in the heart of Margaretville, mostly on Main Street, became vacant. Local residents . . . — — Map (db m147303) HM
On Main Street west of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hamlet developed in 1840s. First hotel opened at this site 1845. Village named for Margaret Livingston when it incorporated in 1875. — — Map (db m132230) HM
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