Remember
They Gave Their Last
Full Measure of Devotion
In World War II
Roy W. Langdon · Richard J. Tanner · Dewey D. Steele · Elwyn S. Youmans — — Map (db m245109) WM
Today the Covered Bridge is Newfield's most prized icon, rich with memories of those whose travels have taken them through this historic site. If it could only talk, what extraordinary stories we would hear...
The Newfield Covered . . . — — Map (db m143201) HM
Hobart Estabrook came from
Conn. In 1827 as Land Agent
for the 16K acre tract that
includes present Conn. Hill.
Buried Here in 1872. — — Map (db m76138) HM
Burial place of Civil War soldier Captain Joseph Gregg. He enlisted in the 137th New York Volunteers in 1862 and his unit fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. He was wounded on July 2nd and died on July 3rd. — — Map (db m143194) HM
In loving memory of our forefathers who came from Czechoslovakia in the early 1900’s to seek better lives and built their Premysl Otakar Lodge and Hall to enrich and preserve their culture. — — Map (db m225741) HM
For Their Dedication to the Preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge
Marie and Grant Musser, long time residents of Thompkins County have actively pursued the preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge since 1969. Their perseverance . . . — — Map (db m159638) HM
Built in 1853 and dedicated to Elijah Moore, son of an early settler, this bridge is the oldest Covered Bridge in daily use in New York state. Constructed at the cost of $800.00, the distinctive diamond pattern of the "Town Lattice Truss" is pinned . . . — — Map (db m19677) HM
Once a Saponi Indian settlement, Newfield began as part of Watkins & Flint Purchase in Tioga County; added to Tompkins County in 1823. — — Map (db m224476) HM
1836-1918. Newfield native & vocalist. During Civil War, performed patriotic songs at camps & hospitals for soldiers of Union Army of the Potomac. — — Map (db m243075) HM
Post 1279, Company S-125.
Civilian Conservation Corps
reforested Caroline hills &
built fire roads 1936-43.
Located at 337 Harford Road. — — Map (db m168755) HM
Part of Iroquoia, later included in 1794 Watkins & Flint purchase in Tioga County; added to Tompkins County in 1823.
1817 * Tompkins County * 2017 — — Map (db m231076) HM
1914 Honor Roll 1919
★ Major Arthur E. Bouton · Arthur Allwood · Cleo Adams · Raymond L. Bower · Michael Breen · Ivan Buys · Ellis W. Brown · Clairmont Boyer · George Boyer · Lawrence Bower · Ralph Bower · Raymond G. Bortz · Raymond . . . — — Map (db m244205) WM
First Presbyterian Church
of Ulysses, N.Y.
Organized January 10, 1803
Trumansburg, N.Y.
in memory of Richard Henry Stone
commemorating the 125th anniversary
of this church.
( plaque beneath the marker )
The Memorial . . . — — Map (db m243763) HM
Born here 1859. Renowned public health leader, preventive medicine pioneer & NYS Health Commissioner. Knighted by King of Spain. — — Map (db m243775) HM
A soldier in the American Revolution and the first settler and founder of the Village of Trumansburg
He served in the Continental Army from 1777 until the end of the war, was one of the twenty picked men who led the daring and successful . . . — — Map (db m244215) HM WM
Est. ca. 1828 by Tompkins County and expanded with brick building ca. 1892. Home to county's infirm, aged and indigent until 1987. — — Map (db m234952) HM
At this site in 1964, innovator Robert Moog developed and produced the first commercial modular synthesizer, changing the course of music history. — — Map (db m223947) HM
Sullivan expedition 1779 The campaign severed the English-Indian Alliance and checked English aggression of our western frontier — — Map (db m224421) HM
In 1879, the Taughannock Giant was created by Trumansburg resident Ira Dean at his home on nearby Bradley Street. Possibly inspired by the story of the Cardiff (NY) Giant, 10 years before, he used a mixture of cement, iron filings, organic . . . — — Map (db m230528) HM
Lloyd Dorsey, escaped slave, bought this property in 1851 which allowed him to vote in NYS. Believed the first Black voter in Trumansburg. — — Map (db m243767) HM
Part of Iroquoia, then designated Military Tract #22 in 1790. Organized town government 1794. In 1817 became one of original nine towns of Tompkins County. — — Map (db m243855) HM
Dedicated To The Men
Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country
1941 World War II 1945
Edwin H. Gould · Alfred T. Graham · Guy Hamilton, Jr. · John R. King · Malcolm Swartout · Charles A. Terry · Harry J. Zammett
1950 Korean War 1953
Merle . . . — — Map (db m244218) WM
1832-1909. Edited abolitionist Kansas newspaper. Recruiter & Second Lt. during Civil War. Local lawyer. Lived here ca. 1869 until his death. — — Map (db m243770) HM
Camp Site Captain Jonathan Woodworth Revolutionary Soldier. Navigator and surveyor with exploring expedition camped here in June 1788. — — Map (db m96343) HM
