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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Onondaga County

 
Clickable Map of Onondaga 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 Onondaga County, NY (343) Cayuga County, NY (274) Cortland County, NY (140) Madison County, NY (177) Oswego County, NY (146)  OnondagaCounty(343) Onondaga County (343)  CayugaCounty(274) Cayuga County (274)  CortlandCounty(140) Cortland County (140)  MadisonCounty(177) Madison County (177)  OswegoCounty(146) Oswego County (146)
Syracuse is the county seat for Onondaga County
Adjacent to Onondaga County, New York
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1 ► New York, Onondaga County, Amboy — Amboy Airport —
On Airport Road 0.8 miles east of Warners Road (New York State Route 173), on the left when traveling west.
1925 barnstormers landed on Hinsdale farm. 1st Syracuse Municipal Airport 1927-1949: Lindbergh, Earhart flew in airshows, WWII flying school — — Map (db m175960) HM
2 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Baldwinsville 4 Corners Mural Project —
On Oswego Street (New York State Route 48) at Genesee Street ( Route 31), on the right when traveling south on Oswego Street.
On this site, Emily Ekross earned her Girl Scout Gold Award by coordinating the Baldwinsville 4 Corners Mural Project. Mentored by local historians. funded by citizens, organizations, and businesses of Baldwinsville. Designed and . . . — — Map (db m290948) HM
3 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Battery B —
On Cold Springs Road (New York State Route 370) at Doyle Road, on the right when traveling west on Cold Springs Road.
First N.Y. Light Artillery drilled near this point under their organizer, Capt. Rufus D. Pettit, in the summer of 1861. — — Map (db m244607) HM
4 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — First Presbyterian —
On Oswego Street at Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling north on Oswego Street.
1813 First village church worship in red school house 1830 White wooden church 1865 Present brick church Horatio N. White Architect — — Map (db m194665) HM
5 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Grace Episcopal Church — Baldwinsville, New York —
On Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling east.
On this site stood Grace Episcopal Church, the first church in U.S.A., lighted by electricity. Built in 1860 destroyed by fire in 1960. — — Map (db m246990) HM
6 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Log Cabin Site —
On Charlotte Street at West Genesee Street ( Route 31), on the left when traveling west on Charlotte Street.
Jonas Baldwin founder of Baldwinsville, built the first log cabin on the north side of the Seneca River near this spot in 1807. — — Map (db m65339) HM
7 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Mrs. I.L. Crego House —
On Crego Road at Tappan Street on Crego Road.
Mrs. I.L. Crego House This Italianate-Style home, c.1879, was designed for Charlotte & Ira Lyons Crego by the region's foremost architect of the late 19th C. Archimedes Russell. — — Map (db m83851) HM
8 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — New York State Barge Canal Lock 24 —
On Spensieri Avenue just west of Syracuse Street, on the left when traveling west.
First lock opened on the new improved Erie Canal, May 9, 1910. — — Map (db m250515) HM
9 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Site of Baldwin Power and Navigation Canal —
Near Oswego Street.
Built by Dr. James C. Baldwin in 1809 Filled in 1965 This marker stands on original towpath Beauchamp Historical Club - 1968 — — Map (db m308088) HM
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10 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — The Old Yard —
On Tappan Street at McHarrie Street, on the right when traveling west on Tappan Street.
The Old Yard Early settler John McHarrie buried on his property 1807 his wife Lydia buried 1818. Dr. Jonas Baldwin & wife. Eliza W. Buried here 1827. — — Map (db m83815) HM
11 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — The Sun Never Sets On A Morris Pump —
Near Oswego Street, on the right when traveling north.
“‘The sun never sets on a Morris pump.’ That’s how the saying goes in Baldwinsville. Morris Machine Works was the biggest industry in our town. I heard a story when I was a girl that the owner went to Egypt and he was traveling on the Nile. And the . . . — — Map (db m308093) HM
12 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — 237 — World War II —
On Loop Road at Route 31 on Loop Road.
Site of New York Ordnance Works 1942-1945. Manufactured "Explosive D" used in armor piercing shells. — — Map (db m133163) HM
13 ► New York, Onondaga County, Brewerton — Alexis de Tocqueville —
On Walnut Street 0.1 miles north of Bennett Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . — — Map (db m252965) HM
14 ► New York, Onondaga County, Brewerton — Early School —
On Miller Road just east of Brewerton Road (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east.
Here stood schoolhouse; District No. 1, built 1824. First district school in Town of Cicero. — — Map (db m143153) HM
15 ► New York, Onondaga County, Brewerton — Riverside Cemetery —
On Kathan Road, on the left when traveling south.
Herein rest the gallant soldiers of five American wars among them, Adelbert Everson Recipient of the Congressional Medal Of Honor, April 1, 1865 Fort Brewerton Historical Society - 1987 — — Map (db m308855) HM
16 ► New York, Onondaga County, Brewerton — Techiroguen —
On Brewerton Road (U.S. 11) at Bennett Street on Brewerton Road.
Site of Indian village Techiroguen visited by Le Moyne 1654 and by La Salle 1673 — — Map (db m84022) HM
17 ► New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — 9 Mile Creek Aqueduct —
Near Thompson Road.
Built 1842 By NY State. In use 1845 - 1918, replacing 1819 aqueduct located just downstream. One of 32 on the 19th century Erie Canal. These limestone arches & piers held a wooden water-filled trunk 144 feet long and 49 feet wide, carrying . . . — — Map (db m24186) HM
18 ► New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — 511 — Camillus Cutlery —
On West Genesee Street, on the right when traveling west.
Company purchased in 1902 by Adolph Kastor. Rec'd 1943 Army-Navy award. Operated until 2007. Factory destroyed in 2013 fire, leaving HQ bldg. — — Map (db m264995) HM
19 ► New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — Early Church —
On West Genesee Street, on the right when traveling west.
First church in Camillus 1st Presbyterian Church 1822-1916 David Munro donated land Wood church made brick 1868 Camillus Library Assn 1925 — — Map (db m265000) HM
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20 ► New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — George Geddes Farm —
On Chapel Drive 0.1 miles west of Onondaga Road ( Route 173), on the right when traveling west.
George Geddes Farm Chosen best in state in 1846. Frederick Law Olmsted; designer of Central Park, apprenticed here that year. Stone barn remains. — — Map (db m122830) HM
21 ► New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — Paddock Mill —
On Warners Road at Airport Road, on the right when traveling north on Warners Road.
Flour & grist mill built in 1826-27 by Nathan Paddock. Sold to Modern Tissue Corp in 1936 called Amboy Paper Mill since. Closed 1958. — — Map (db m86484) HM
22 ► New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — Wilcox Octagon House —
Near W Genesee Street, on the left when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m312328) HM
23 ► New York, Onondaga County, Cardiff — Cardiff Giant —
On Cherry Valley Turnpike (U.S. 20) at Field Lane, on the right when traveling east on Cherry Valley Turnpike.
Disinterred near this village on Oct. 16, 1869. Represented as a petrified prehistoric man, it was subsequently proved a hoax. — — Map (db m40055) HM
24 ► New York, Onondaga County, Cardiff — The Cardiff Giant —
On Tully Farms Road (County Road 234) 0.1 miles north of Webster Road, on the right when traveling south.
Discovered here October 16, 1869. It was proved a hoax, one of the greatest public deceptions in American history. — — Map (db m40056) HM
25 ► New York, Onondaga County, Chittenango — Deep Spring
On East Seneca Turnpike (New York State Route 173) 0.5 miles east of Palmer road, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
Deep Spring Te-ungh-sat-a-yagh 450 ft. north on Iroquois Trail. First road made 1790 by Gen. James Wadsworth. County line and survey mark. — — Map (db m268487) HM
26 ► New York, Onondaga County, Cicero — Childhood Home —
On Brewerton Road (U.S. 11) 0.5 miles north of 31, on the right when traveling north.
Childhood Home Matilda Joslyn Gage 1826-98 writer and activist leader of New York and national woman sufferage associations. Staunch abolitionist. — — Map (db m83972) HM
27 ► New York, Onondaga County, Cicero — John Leach —
On Brewerton Road at Route 31, on the left when traveling north on Brewerton Road.
Made first settlement at Cicero Corners in 1802. Kept a tavern in loghouse. — — Map (db m82322) HM
28 ► New York, Onondaga County, Clay — Cigarville Station —
On NYS Rte. 31 (New York State Route 31) 0.2 miles east of Grange Road, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1871 - served Syracuse Northern RR - burned and rebuilt about 1890. Renamed Clay Station 1903. First PO in town. D. Sotherden, Owner — — Map (db m65338) HM
29 ► New York, Onondaga County, Clay — Immanuel Lutheran Church —
On Verplank Road 0.1 miles west of Caughdenoy Road, on the left when traveling east.
Built 1824-first in Clay. Served 'til 1916 when present structure was built. J.W. Kisselburch present pastor — — Map (db m311173) HM
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30 ► New York, Onondaga County, Clay — Oak Orchard —
On Oak Orchard Road 0.2 miles west of Henry Clay Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Oak Orchard Sacred area for natives Haudenosaunee gathering, fishing and fording place. Site of massacre of Haudenosaunee people. — — Map (db m83896) HM
31 ► New York, Onondaga County, Clay — Pine Plains —
On Henry Clay Boulevard 0.2 miles north of Route 31, on the right when traveling north.
Pine Plains First burial April 9, 1812. Inc. 1886 from Shaver Cemetery and other farm land. Veterans of Revolutionary & Civil Wars and other wars buried here. — — Map (db m83876) HM
32 ► New York, Onondaga County, DeWitt — Old Erie Canal State Historic Park (at Butternut Creek) —
On Cedar Bay Road near Lyndon.
The Old Erie Canal Historic Park is a 36-mile trail following the canal's towpath from DeWitt to Rome. This scenic trail passes through a variety of natural and cultural landscapes including open farmland, dense woods, and old canal communities. . . . — — Map (db m261003) HM
33 ► New York, Onondaga County, East Syracuse — Alexander D. Ellis —
On East Ellis Street at North Center Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ellis Street.
In memory of Alexander D. Ellis One of the founders of the Village of East Syracuse, New York 1834-1927 — — Map (db m145119) HM
34 ► New York, Onondaga County, East Syracuse — East Syracuse War Memorial —
On West Manlius Street (New York State Route 290) at West Yates Street, on the right when traveling west on West Manlius Street.
Tribute to the Men of East Syracuse Who Served The Country during the World War World War 1917   1918 Honor Roll Abend Herman · Abend Raymond · Albertson Edward · ★Butler Arthur W. · Brown Paul · Bullion Ambrose . . . — — Map (db m145117) WM
35 ► New York, Onondaga County, East Syracuse — For God and Country —
On East Ellis Street at North Center Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ellis Street.
To honor and commemorate Town of Dewitt veterans of all wars who fought for our country — — Map (db m145120) WM
36 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — American Cement Company —
On Schapp Road (County Road 60) east of Schaap Road, on the right when traveling west.
Near here on the towpath in hamlet of California makers of Portland Cement 1983 - 1923 — — Map (db m297413) HM
37 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Built about 1820 —
On West Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Valley Drive, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Home of Col. John Stevens, Onondaga County Militia, War of 1812 — — Map (db m139627) HM
38 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Built Circa 1835 —
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5) east of South Street ( Route 317), on the left when traveling west.
For Nathan Munro's tin shop 1870 Elbridge Glove & Mitten 1885 Harrington's Drug Store 1934-53 Red & White store 1953-61 U.S. Post Office — — Map (db m139628) HM
39 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Doman House —
On West Main Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling west.
First electrically lighted house in Onondaga County. Brothers Lewis B., 20, Albert E., 17 and George D., 14, built generator to provide power to home in 1887. — — Map (db m139635) HM
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40 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Elbridge —
On New York State Route 5, on the right when traveling west.
Congregational Church First church in area organized in 1800. Church building 1824 Elbridge Community Church 1945 — — Map (db m139575) HM
41 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Elbridge Central —
On New York State Route 5, on the left when traveling west.
School- November 1, 1928 First central school in Onondaga County. Jordan-Elbridge Central School May 9, 1961. — — Map (db m139573) HM
42 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Elbridge Rural Cemetery —
On E Main Street (New York State Route 5) just west of Sunview Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Est. 1810 Inc. April 27, 1847 21 Revolutionary War Veterans Buried Here Town of Elbridge 2013 — — Map (db m307688) WM
43 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Elbridge Rural Cemetery Veterans Memorial —
On E Main Street (New York State Route 5) just west of Sunview Drive, on the right when traveling east.
This Memorial Is Dedicated To All Veterans Who Have Served This Country. Especially Those Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried In This Cemetery. “May They Rest In Peace.” 2007” — — Map (db m307689) WM
44 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — First Log Cabin —
On New York State Route 5 0.2 miles west of Hamilton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Near This Site First Log Cabin In the Town of Elbridge Built by Josiah Buck 1793 — — Map (db m108730) HM
45 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Industrial Area — 1797-1929 —
On Mill Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling west on Mill Street.
Employed up to 600. Grist mill, chair factories piano player co., Dyneto Co., paper mill, distillery bicycle factory, many others — — Map (db m139616) HM
46 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Jordan Lock 51 —
On New York State Route 31, on the right when traveling west.
1847 Enlarged Erie Canal Replaced Jordan Village Lock Expanded to Double Lock 1884 Locks Lengthened Power Winch Used to Lock — — Map (db m109249) HM
47 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Munro Collegiate Institute —
On New York State Route 5, on the left when traveling west.
Site of the Munro Collegiate Institute private secondary school Nathan Munro, founder, 1835. Relocated to this site 1854, closed 1901. — — Map (db m139572) HM
48 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Shepard Settlement Cemetery —
On Stump Road just west of Foster Road, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historical Places by The United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m311071) HM
49 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — This Lot —
On New York State Route 5, on the right when traveling west.
This lot was part of military tract of Capt. Wm. Stevens, member Mass. Society [of the] Cincinnati; First State Superintendent of Salt Industry. — — Map (db m139583) HM
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50 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — Andrews Cabin —
On W Keeney Road at Bardeen Road, on the right when traveling north on W Keeney Road.
Built by William Andres about 1821 — — Map (db m215848) HM
51 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — Baptist Church —
On Main Street (New York State Route 80) at Petit Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
First in town of Fabius. Unbroken service since its organization on Aug. 24, 1803. This building erected 1818. — — Map (db m245181) HM
52 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — Methodist Society Est. —
On Main Street (New York State Route 80) west of Smith Street, on the left when traveling west.
August 14, 1826 Methodist Society Est. Original building erected 1827. Moved to this site 1835. Present building erected 1860. — — Map (db m245185) HM
53 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — Oldest Frame House —
On Cherry Street (County Route 109) at U.S. 20, on the right when traveling east on Cherry Street.
In Town of Pompay Built by Ebenezer Handy, 1806 — — Map (db m143907) HM
54 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — School & Academy —
On Petit Street south of Academy Street, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Fabius Union Free School & Academy. Building erected in 1841 Teacher training – 1895 Used as school until 1931 — — Map (db m245179) HM
55 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — Timothy Jerome —
On Rowley Jerome Road.
Log cabin site and farm land purchased in 1793 first Fabius supervisor great great granduncle of Sir Winston Churchill — — Map (db m127575) HM
56 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius, Pompey — 220 — Patriot Burials — Pompey Hill Cemetery —
On Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling north.
Burials as early as 1806. At least 32 Revolutionary War patriots buried here between ca. 1806-1855. — — Map (db m300521) HM
57 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fairmount — James Geddes 1798 —
On Onondaga Road (New York State Route 173) at West Genesee Street, on the right when traveling south on Onondaga Road.
Site of home of James Geddes 1798 Erie Canal surveyor, 1808 Chief Engineer 1816-1825 — — Map (db m175945) HM
58 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Civil War Memorial —
Near South Manlius Street (New York State Route 257) at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
(right side) Killed In Battle L.A. Darling 1861 • Alanson Parsons 1862 • Wm. Pettis 1862 • G.H. Richardson 1863 • Wallace Balsley 1863 • M.P. Boyington 1863 • David Collison 1863 • Joseph Seon 1863 • Lucius Louis 1863 • Geo. Kipperly . . . — — Map (db m143988) WM
59 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Grover Cleveland —
On Academy Street at Hwy 5 (E. Genesee St., Genesee Tpk), on the right when traveling west on Academy Street.
U.S. President 1884 - 88 and 1892 - 96. His boyhood home is the first house on the left north of the corner house. — — Map (db m223698) HM
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60 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Matilda Joslyn Gage —
On East Genesee Street (New York State Route 5) west of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
Nationally known abolition and women's rights advocate Lived here from 1854 until her death in 1898 — — Map (db m142703) HM
61 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Matilda Joslyn Gage Home —
On Walnut Street at East Genesee Street ( Route 5), on the right when traveling south on Walnut Street.
"There is a word sweeter than mother, home or heaven. That word is Liberty!" reads Matilda Joslyn Gage's tombstone. Gage worked throughout her life (1826-1898) to extend liberty and equality to women and to those held in slavery. In her . . . — — Map (db m142753) HM
62 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville, Huntleigh Park — Fayetteville —
On East Genesee Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling west.
First called 'Manlius Four Corners'; Settled in 1791 by Origen Eaton and Joshua Knowlton. Boyhood home of Grover Cleveland — — Map (db m223700) HM
63 ► New York, Onondaga County, Howlett Hill — Casetown —
On Howlett Hill Road at Kasson Road, on the left when traveling west on Howlett Hill Road.
Revolutionary War veterans Thomas Robinson & Giles Case settled here in early 1800's. Renamed Howlett Hill in 1835 to honor Parley Howlett. — — Map (db m175935) HM
64 ► New York, Onondaga County, Howlett Hill — Howlett Hill Church —
On Howlett Hill Road 0.1 miles east of NE Townline Road, on the left when traveling east.
Built 1821- has been home to many faiths- Baptist, Universalist, Episcopalian, and since 1943, Presbyterian. A true community church. — — Map (db m175930) HM
65 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jamesville — Moses Dewitt — 1766 - 1794 —
On Apulia Road south of Coye road, on the left when traveling south.
Major of the militia Judge of county courts 1st supervisor town of Pompey for whom town of Dewitt was named in 1835 — — Map (db m221704) HM
66 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jamesville — On-On-Da-Ga —
On Jamesville Pompey Road (County Route 91) 1 mile south of East Seneca Turnpike (County Route 173), on the right when traveling north.
Site of Indian village and stockade enclosing about ten acres, with forty additional acres adjoining under cultivation. Located just east of this place burned by the Indians at the time of Frontenac's invasion August 3, 1696. Site of Father . . . — — Map (db m131790) HM
67 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jamesville — Safety Follows Wisdom —
On South Street at East Seneca Turnpike ( Highway 173), on the right when traveling south on South Street.
Portland Cement Association Safety Trophy Award Alpha Portland Cement Co Jamesville N.Y. Plant for a Perfect Safety Record in 1934 Reawarded for a perfect safety record in 1935 · 1936 · 1943 · 1944 · 1946 · 1957 · 1958 · 1961 · 1963 · . . . — — Map (db m249492) HM
68 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jamesville — Saving the Safety Follows Wisdom Marker —
On South Street near East Seneca Turnpike ( Highway 173), on the right when traveling south.
This "Safety Award Monument" was relocated to Avery Park on June 1, 2018. It was done so through the efforts of Boy Scout Haberle F. Conlon of Troop 22 as his Eagle Scout project. Several local businesses donated their time and heavy equipment to . . . — — Map (db m249498) HM
69 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 573 — Cannonball —
On North Main Street (New York State Route 317) at Delhi Street, on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
Fired onto Otis farm here as Pres. Lincoln's funeral train passed village April 27, 1865 Was found inside giant elm tree cut down in 1935. — — Map (db m245547) HM
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70 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 12 — Cole & Brace Hardware —
On South Main Street at Elbridge Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Built in 1898, it served as the home of Cole & Brace Hardware until the 1970's. The Post Office occupied the south side of the building for many years with the hardware store on the north side. The photograph taken in the early 1900's shows the . . . — — Map (db m262138) HM
71 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Erie Canal —
On North Main Street (New York State Route 317), on the right when traveling north.
Opened 1819 in Jordan Abandoned Fall of 1917 Aqueduct built 1841 when the canal was enlarged Canal Park built 1932 — — Map (db m12544) HM
72 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 1 — Erie Canal West —
On North Main Street (New York State Route 317) north of Clinton Street (Old Highway 31), on the left when traveling north.
Today, this site is the location of a park dedicated to the veterans. This photograph was taken circa 1830, as Jordan was developing. In the photo, you can see on the left side the businesses in the Converse Block that received supplies via the . . . — — Map (db m262133) HM
73 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan —
On Elbridge Street (New York State Route 317) at South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Elbridge Street.
White Mill Built 1812. Millers of fine flour First mill to use roller system in milling of flour — — Map (db m153639) HM
74 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan Area Veterans Memorial —
On North Main Street just north of Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north.
To Honor and to Perpetuate The Memory Of All from the Jordan Area Who Served And Particularly of Each Who Gave His Life in Military Service — — Map (db m307695) WM
75 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 6 — Jordan Bramley Library —
On Mechanic Street (Old State Highway 31) west of North Chappell Street, on the right when traveling west.
The library was once the site of the Mechanic Street Garage, built in 1920 by Fred Allen to service our new automobile business. Fire destroyed the building in 1950, and Louis T. Oster rebuilt it as a Chevrolet agency. The Jordan Free Library . . . — — Map (db m262137) HM
76 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 7 — Jordan Shopping Plaza —
On Mechanic Street (Old State Highway 31) west of North Chappell Street, on the right when traveling west.
In this photograph, circa 1874, you can see the Rogers and Van Vleck Dry Docks in the background. A planing mill and the Whiting Stables can also be seen along the canal. — — Map (db m307694) HM
77 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan Veterans Memorial — Revolutionary War   Civil War   Spanish-American War   Korean War —
On North Main Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Revolutionary War Bennett, Gabriel · Bennett, Nathan · Bond, Thomas · Campbell, Levi · Carpenter, Moses · Chappell, Curtis · Cox, William · Hammond, Daniel · Harmon, Gaius · Kellogg, Horace · Kester, John · Mallory, Gilbert, Monroe, Squire · Perry, . . . — — Map (db m307763) WM
78 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan Veterans Memorial — WW II A-L —
On North Main Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Abrahms, Harold W. · Albert, Arthur C. · Albert, Robert · Allen, David · Amidon, Floyd · Arnold, Albert H. · Arnold, Frederick M. · Arnold, Hawley G. · Ashby, Roger · Ashby, William · Ashmors, Robert · Austin, William R. · Aykes, William · Bacher, . . . — — Map (db m308708) WM
79 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan Veterans Memorial — Korean War     Vietnam War —
On North Main Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Korean War 6-25-50 to 1-31-55 (Cont.) M-Z McMillan, Russell · Miller, Richard D. · Morey, Donald · Nass, Donald · Nesbitt, Carlton J. · North, Jack · Patterson, Cecil · Peer, Donald D. · Perks, Ronnie · Place, Niles · Place, Manford · . . . — — Map (db m308889) WM
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80 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan Veterans Memorial Park — WWII —
On North Main Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
MacCollum, F. Gayer · Macy, Frederick N. · Maher, Edward F. · Mahoney, Marcus · Maitland, Reginald C. · Major, Hugh · Mann. Howard · Manwaring, Robert · Marks, J. Ellsworth · Marshall, H. J. · Mathews, Nick · Mathews, Stephen · Matty, Holland · . . . — — Map (db m308069) WM
81 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordon Veterans Memorial — World War I     World War II —
On North Main Street at Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
WWI 4-6-1917 to 6-28-19 Agnew, William · Ashmore, Arthur T. · Barr, Fred · Baker, Fred · Barber, John Amos · Blair, Floyd · Blanchard, Glen · Bowes, Vincent · Bullock, Earl · Campbell, Thompson · Carpenter, Carl V. · Carpenter, Gaylord R. · Case, . . . — — Map (db m307760) WM
82 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 7 — Locktender’s House —
On North Chappell Street, on the left when traveling east.
Locktender’s house served Erie Canal Lock 51 located west of Jordan. Lock active ca. 1858-1917. This rare Erie Canal bldg. moved here 1988 and restored. — — Map (db m153650) HM
83 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 10 — Main Street Jordan in the 1800's —
On South Main Street south of Clinton Street/Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the right when traveling south.
Photograph taken circa 1891 facing north on South Main. Notice the bridge over the Erie Canal and the fountain in front of the Clinton Hotel. — — Map (db m262129) HM
84 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Maple Grove Cemetery Veterans Memorial —
Near Jordan Road south of Crego Road, on the right when traveling north.
In Honor of the Men And Women Who Have Served Our Country And Our Community In Time of Need — — Map (db m307692) WM
85 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 362 — Sheldon Peck —
On South Skaneateles Street.
Renowned early American folk artist, portrait painter and abolitionist, lived on this lot with his family from 1828 to 1836. — — Map (db m127995) HM
86 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Sperry & Rockwell —
On Elbridge Street (New York State Route 317), on the right when traveling east.
Maker of wheelbarrows used on the Erie Canal and sold around the world. Building built 1870 after 1830 building burned. — — Map (db m153668) HM
87 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — The Canalway Trail: Jordan/Jordan Aqueduct and Summit —
Near North Main Street (New York State Route 317).
Welcome to the Canalway Trail System offering hundreds of miles of scenic trails and numerous parks for walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing and other recreational activities. The Canalway Trail parallels the New York State Canal System, . . . — — Map (db m153875) HM
88 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — The Canalway Trail:Elbridge/Lock 51 —
On New York State Route 31 1 mile west of North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Welcome to the Canalway Trail System offering hundreds of miles of scenic trails and numerous parks for walking, bicycling, cross-country skiing and other recreational activities. The Canalway Trail parallels the New York State Canal System, . . . — — Map (db m153837) HM
89 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 13 — The Clinton Hotel —
On South Main Street at Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
Built in 1820, this hotel was the best place to stay in Jordan. The building, originally two stories high, underwent major changes in 1870, including the addition of a third story and expansion to Clinton Street. In 1890 the drinking fountain . . . — — Map (db m262127) HM
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90 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 3 — The Flower Park —
On North Main Street (New York State Route 317) north of Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the right when traveling north.
The Erie Canal through Jordan was completed by 1819 and opened across the state in 1825, connecting markets between the Great Lakes and New York City. During the winter months the canal was drained, but enough water remained to skate from Jordan to . . . — — Map (db m262130) HM
91 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — The H. Dodge House —
On Clinton Street, on the left when traveling west.
First Elbridge town meeting April 27, 1829 Timothy Brown -Supervisor James McClure-Town Clerk H. Jenkins & W. Canfield- Trs. — — Map (db m153680) HM
92 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 2 — The Masonic Building —
On North Main Street (New York State Route 317) north of Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the right when traveling north.
The current building was erected in 1979 after a fire in 1976 destroyed the three-story building located on the lot. The original building, erected in 1845, was called the Union Hotel. A barn was located behind it for the Erie Canal mules. — — Map (db m262131) HM
93 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 8 — The Village Hall —
On Mechanic Street (Old State Highway 31) east of North Main Street (State Route 317), on the left when traveling east.
The Village Hall was built in 1910 at the insistence of the local women who lobbied for a public meeting place. The fire department, library, and jail were located on the first floor, while the village offices and meeting rooms were on the top . . . — — Map (db m262134) HM
94 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 9 — Tom's Automotive, Inc. —
On South Main Street at Mechanic Street (Old Highway 31), on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
The trolley station was built in 1910 for the electric trolley, which ran down Clinton Street and across its own bridge at Skaneateles Creek. The building was originally located next to the creek. After being purchased in 1934, the new owners moved . . . — — Map (db m262128) HM
95 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Town of Elbridge —
On New York State Route 31 at North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on New York State Route 31.
Town of Elbridge established 1793. Set aside from the Town of Camillus March 26, 1829 — — Map (db m153643) HM
96 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 22 — Trolley Station — Historic Transportation —
On Mechanic Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Mechanic Street.
Opened 1909 by Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern Railroad for electrified line. Closed in 1931. Moved in 1933 and converted to service station. — — Map (db m297416) HM
97 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 11 — Wheeler's Farm & Home —
On South Main Street at Elbridge Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.
The White Mill, built in 1812, was among the first business ventures in Jordan. It was the first mill to use the roller system and utilized large grinding stones, powered by water, to mill flour. Without the mill, the farmers would have had to . . . — — Map (db m262139) HM
98 ► New York, Onondaga County, Kirkville — Old Erie Canal State Historic Park at Kirkville Road —
Near Kirkville Road North 0.7 miles north of Green Lakes Road ( Route 290), on the right when traveling north.
The Old Erie Canal State Historic Park is a 36-mile trail following the canal's towpath from DeWitt to Rome. This scenic trail passes through a variety of natural and cultural landscapes, including open farmland, dense woods, and old canal . . . — — Map (db m144324) HM
99 ► New York, Onondaga County, Kirkville — 208 — Pool's Brook —
On North Poolsbrook Road, on the right when traveling south.
Named For Peter Pool Who Built Saw Mill On This Site ca. 1815. Pool's Store Served Those Traveling Erie Canal. — — Map (db m109211) HM
100 ► New York, Onondaga County, Kirkville — The Erie Route West —
On Manlius Center Road (New York State Route 290) at Minoa Road, on the left when traveling south on Manlius Center Road.
In 1820, the middle section of the Erie Canal was completed from Utica on the Mohawk River, to Montezuma on the Seneca River. Hugging the base of the Allegheny escarpment, the canal traversed thinly settled portions of Onondaga County, with . . . — — Map (db m261011) HM

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