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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tompkins County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, NY (140) Cayuga County, NY (234) Chemung County, NY (115) Cortland County, NY (103) Schuyler County, NY (36) Seneca County, NY (110) Tioga County, NY (65)  TompkinsCounty(140) Tompkins County (140)  CayugaCounty(234) Cayuga County (234)  ChemungCounty(115) Chemung County (115)  CortlandCounty(103) Cortland County (103)  SchuylerCounty(36) Schuyler County (36)  SenecaCounty(110) Seneca County (110)  TiogaCounty(65) Tioga County (65)
Ithaca is the county seat for Tompkins County
Adjacent to Tompkins County, New York
      Cayuga County (234)  
      Chemung County (115)  
      Cortland County (103)  
      Schuyler County (36)  
      Seneca County (110)  
      Tioga County (65)  
 
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1 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Cabin Site
Cabin built by Maria Earsley, 1794, for home. First Settler in Caroline. First Trip from Roxbury N.J. On horseback with son, JohnMap (db m76139) HM
2 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Deer Licks
Indians and early settlers here obtained their salt.Map (db m225950) HM
3 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Eastern Boundary Cantine Military Tract
This farm deeded to John Robinson by Gen. John Cantine in 1801Map (db m76147) HM
4 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Home of Nathaniel Tobey
Who emigrated from Bristol Co., Mass. Built many New England Style Homes here, 1810.Map (db m76148) HM
5 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Old Rich Tavern
Built and Conducted by Captain David Rich who came from Vermont in 1795; also site of his log cabin.Map (db m76145) HM
6 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Railroad Trestle
UI&E, EG&N, Lehigh Valley Mott’s Corners/Brookton (Dale) Wooden, Dec 18, 1875 - 90’ X 1600’ Metal, May 1889 - 85’ X 850’ Removed, Spring 1936Map (db m220947) HM
7 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Site of Speed Blockhouse
Built 1806 of squared logs by John James Speed. Post Office here 1806 called Speedville. Catskill Turnpike from Catskill to Bath, 1804Map (db m76146) HM
8 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — Six Mile Creek
The ancient Indian "Warriors' Trail" to Owego crossed the creek nearby - 6 miles from the Cascadilla Creek crossing in Ithaca.Map (db m226075) HM
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9 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — The Old Mill
(Upper Mill) (Excelsior Mill) 1. 1800, Cantine, North Bank 2. 1834, WM Mott, South Bank 3. 1865, CEO White, S. Bank Burned for highway, 1964Map (db m220886) HM
10 New York, Tompkins County, Brooktondale — 127 — Votes For WomenRoad To 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Former church pastors Annie Ford Eastman, ordained 1889, & Juanita Breckenridge Bates, ordained 1892, championed Women’s Rights & Suffrage.Map (db m220889) HM
11 New York, Tompkins County, Caroline — The Widow Earsley
Erected in 1923 by the former and present residents of the Town of Caroline as a memorial in honor of the Widow Earsley as the first pioneer settler. She came on horseback into this New York wilderness, purchased one hundred acres of land, and . . . Map (db m104539) HM
12 New York, Tompkins County, Danby — Cayuga Indian Village
Possible birthplace of Chief Logan (Tah-Gah-Jute) "I appeal to white men to say if hungry I gave no meat; if cold and naked, I clothed not"Map (db m152065) HM
13 New York, Tompkins County, Danby — New Jerusalem Church Site
Organized 1816, built 1824 Founded by Dr. Lewis Beers Physician, pastor, justice and pioneer settler, 1797Map (db m242320) HM
14 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Dryden War Memorial
To honor those of the Town of Dryden who served their country in the 2nd World War with the Allied Nations for world freedom. C.E. Mead · E.A. Chaffee · E.S. Youmans · R.J. McKeon · C.A. Root · R.H. Hoose · R.W. Martin · C.L. Royce · G. . . . Map (db m243214) WM
15 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Edward Griswold (1758-1843)
Pioneer settler from Killingworth, Connecticut, in 1802 Donor of land for the village green, Presbyterian Church, and first cemetery in 1818 Served in the Revolution Map (db m243215) HM
16 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Historic District
Nominated by Dryden Historical Society Listed National Register, 1986 44 buildings in this quadrant and 7 additional structuresMap (db m224332) HM
17 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Town of DrydenTompkins County — 1817 - 2017 —
Iroquois hunting grounds, then Town #23 in military tract prior to being first settled in 1797. In 1817 became one of the first nine towns in Tompkins County.Map (db m201169) HM
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18 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Underground Railroad
Home of Hananiah Wilcox and wife Nancy Ann Price who sheltered and assisted fugitive slaves on way to CanadaMap (db m221748) HM
19 New York, Tompkins County, Dryden — Underground Railroad
Home of William Hanford and wife Altha C. Todd who sheltered fugitive slaves on way to Canada and freedomMap (db m221749) HM
20 New York, Tompkins County, Enfield — Applegate Tavern
Built by John Applegate, 1807. Settled in town 1805. 1st schoolhouse in town N. of tavern, erected 1809 Applegate's CornersMap (db m213474) HM
21 New York, Tompkins County, Etna — 1st Baptist Church
Dryden, 1830. Organized 1804 1st church built, 1807 Rev. John Lasure, 1st pastorMap (db m221746) HM
22 New York, Tompkins County, Freeville — “Daddy”William R. George
1866   “Daddy”   1936 William R. George Founder of George Junior Republic He loved, guided and counseled youth; enriched America’s citizenship; and made permanent impress upon the education of young people in all parts of the world through . . . Map (db m244779) HM
23 New York, Tompkins County, Freeville — Birthplace of William R. "Daddy" GeorgeFounder of George Junior Republic
Birthplace of William R. "Daddy" George 1866-1936 Founder of George Junior RepublicMap (db m34560) HM
24 New York, Tompkins County, Freeville — Wagonshed
William R. George conceived of the Junior Republic here. The youthful village whose motto is “nothing without labor” was founded July 10, 1895.Map (db m231113) HM
25 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Congregational Church
Organized 1816, built 1832, first service May 1833. Centennial July 16, 1916. West Groton, N.Y.Map (db m245111) HM
26 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Cummings Home
Gurdon Cummings and wife Abigail Pettis from Mansfield, Conn., settled here in 1810. Owned and occupied by VI generations of Cummings.Map (db m245052) HM
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27 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Groton Vietnam Veterans Monument
In Honor of Those Who Served During the Vietnam War Dedicated by Groton Rotary Club August 2011Map (db m245124) WM
28 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Indian Village
Favorite hunting ground of Cayuga Indians and other local tribes near Owasco Creek.Map (db m245059) HM
29 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Slyvester Pennoyer(1831-1902)
Born here; Gov. of Oregon 1886-94; Mayor City of Portland, Oregon, 1896; owner and editor Oregon Herald, 1868-71.Map (db m231116) HM
30 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Terrence C. Graves MonumentVietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
(main center panel) 2d Lt. USMC-Posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for action in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam-February 16, 1968. (left panel) Terrence C. Graves, or “Terry” as his friends and family knew him, entered the world . . . Map (db m62746) WM
31 New York, Tompkins County, Groton — Town of Groton
Part of Iroquoia. In 1790, designated military tract town of Locke. In 1817, 50 lots named Division, transferred to Tompkins County, renamed Groton in 1818. 1817 • Tompkins • 2017Map (db m245112) HM WM
32 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — A Stream of Opportunities
Fall Creek has long attracted entrepreneurs, whether for industrial, recreational or educational purposes. Over the years, a succession of dams, mills and powerhouses have been constructed to harness the water power of its various falls. . . . Map (db m104699) HM
33 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Besemers Station
Willis & Josiah Besemer, 1875, as water stop for UI & E Railroad. Served farmers & summer visitors. Willis Besemer agent 59 yrs 9 mo. Discontinued July 1935.Map (db m231075) HM
34 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Bethel Grove School
Served its community as a school 1851-1959 as a community center 1853-1939 as a church 1863-1939Map (db m225948) HM
35 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Buttermilk FallsA Small Part of a Grand Watershed
For 12,000 years, Buttermilk Creek has splashed down the hill, gradually shaping its lovely glen and waterfalls in the rocks older than dinosaurs. The water of Buttermilk Falls begins its journey six miles south of here at Jennings . . . Map (db m146541) HM
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36 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Buttermilk's Rugged Rocks are Recycled Mountains
The layers of rock in the cliffs and the waterfall were once mud, silt and sand on the bottom of a sea that covered much of what is now New York State. Rivers eroded these sediments from the rocks of an ancient Mountain range in eastern New York and . . . Map (db m146543) HM
37 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — C.C.C. CO. #1265
Between 1933 & 1941 men from Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1265 built many of the facilities at Buttermilk Falls & R.H. Treman St. Parks. Town of Ithaca 1996Map (db m118660) HM
38 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Camping Ground
Camping ground of Chief Wheelock an Oneida Indian and American scout who was killed in action in the War of 1812.Map (db m231074) HM WM
39 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Catskill Turnpike
Stage coach route from Catskill to Bath 1815. Old post road & mail route between Watkins & IthacaMap (db m224438) HM
40 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Catskill Turnpike
Bath to Catskill, 1804 Site of first tollgate east of Ithaca log tollgates (10 miles) red sandstone milestonesMap (db m224456) HM
41 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Cayuga Heights
Incorporated 1915. Begun in 1901 by Ithaca businessmen Jared Newman and Charles Blood as a quality residential community.Map (db m236165) HM
42 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Coreorgonel
(Where we keep pipe of peace) Cayuga Indians village Iroquois Six Nations Destroyed by Sullivan’s army September 24-25, 1779Map (db m225736) HM
43 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Cornell University
New York's land-grant university, founded 1865 by Ezra Cornell "Where any person can find instruction in any study."Map (db m104700) HM
44 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — DeWitt Park Historic District
This historic district contains many of the City's earliest surviving residential, religious and public buildings. The park - originally known as the "public square" - and its surroundings were depicted in the original Village plan prepared by . . . Map (db m104578) HM
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45 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Ezra Cornell1807 - 1874
On this site lived and died Ezra Cornell Member of the Assembly-Senator-Philanthropist Benefactor of the City of Ithaca-whose citizens rear this token in grateful appreciation . . . Map (db m104701) HM
46 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — First White Settlers
in Ithaca were Revolutionary Soldiers Jonathan Woodworth - and - Robert McDowell in 1788 Cabin sites near this markerMap (db m104637) HM
47 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Fisher’s Tavern
Jackson’s Tavern and tollgate sites 3/10 mile south Irish Hill Road Corduroy until 1853 renamed Newfield Road 1903Map (db m225733) HM
48 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Glaciers Cut the Valley; the Creek Cut the Gorge
Several times over the past two million years, vast Ice Age glaciers plowed south from Canada. The glaciers dug out steep-sided valleys that now hold Cayuga Lake and the other Finger Lakes. Since the most recent glacier melted away12,000 years ago, . . . Map (db m146542) HM
49 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Haley Birthplace
In this house, Alex Haley, noted author of Roots, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X, was born on August 11, 1921Map (db m156856) HM
50 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Hayts Chapel
Built in 1847 as first Congregational Church of West Hill. Was known as Abolition Church for the anti-slavery advocates among its leaders.Map (db m225946) HM
51 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Inclined Plane
Nearby was inclined plane that Ithaca & Owego Railroad used between 1828 and 1849 to haul passenger & freight trains up and down So. Hill.Map (db m219202) HM
52 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Ithaca & Owego
Chartered 1828. Completed 1834. Among earliest of New York railroads. Originally horses pulled trains the 29 miles to and from Owego.Map (db m220884) HM
53 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Ithaca College1892 • 1992
founded as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music September 19, 1892 Ithaca was our earliest campus, we were at once scholars and citizens of this town that embraced us. Each of us they called by name and allowed us glimmers of their . . . Map (db m104546) HM
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54 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Ithaca Conservatory of Music
From this site the Ithaca Conservatory of Music founded in 1892 and its successor Ithaca College chartered in 1931 operated from 1911 to 1966Map (db m64513) HM
55 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Ithaca Conservatory of Music 31st Anniversary1892 • 1923 — An Unfolding Vision —
This tablet is erected on the thirty first anniversary of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music in appreciation of the vision[,] courage and determination of the co-laborers W. Grant Egbert President George C. Williams . . . Map (db m104576) HM
56 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Ithaca's First Fire Bell1858 - 1876
[Title is text] [Foundry mark across top reads] Naylor Vickers & Co. 1858 E. Riepe's Patent Cast Steel Sheffield [England] No. 715Map (db m104670) HM
57 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — JupiterSagan Planet Walk
A failed star with a turbulent, rapidly-rotating atmosphere Hurricanes much larger than Earth • The Great Red Spot is a hurricane-like storm system that has been continuously active since its discovery by Galileo Galilei over 400 years . . . Map (db m104665) HM
58 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Liberty PoleTompkins County
Dedicated by Tompkins County Chapter Sons of the American Revolution April 19, 1951 Presented by Clarence F. MorseMap (db m104633) WM
59 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Military Lots
N.Y. gave its Revolutionary War Veterans land as compensation for their service. 31 such lots comprised the original town of Ithaca.Map (db m243757) HM
60 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Old Stone Heap
Davenport’s Tavern-Lot 87. Here Abner Treman spent the night on his return, 1793-1794, to his claim, now the Village of TrumansburgMap (db m224430) HM
61 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Original Lane
Used by first settlers: Yaple and Dumond, near State St: Hennepaw on Casadilla CreekMap (db m19849) HM
62 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Redbud Woods
The land before you was once home to the extended family of Robert H. Treman, creator of parks and protector of green spaces throughout Tompkins County. The woodland that grew up here was inhabited for decades by diverse wildlife and more than 50 . . . Map (db m104695) HM
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63 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Remington Point
From 1900 to 1921 Remington Salt Company operated brine wells & processing plant at this location. Salt was shipped by canal & railroad.Map (db m244902) HM
64 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Samuel Weyburn
Settled here in 1790 The hospitality of his log cabin home saved life of Abner Treman, Rev. Soldier caught in blizzard 1793-4Map (db m177673) HM
65 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — SaturnSagan Planet Walk
A magnificent ring system • Saturn is a gas giant composed mostly of hydrogen and helium. It has the lowest density of any planet in our Solar System, with about two-thirds being water. • Saturn's rings are made of countless individually . . . Map (db m242340)
66 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Simeon De Witt
Home site and burial place 1756-1834 Surveyor Gen. of N.Y. State. Remains removed to Albany Rural Cemetery 1854.Map (db m64515) HM
67 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Site of First Court House
A primitive hall of justice built of wood in 1818 Erection prevented Tompkins Co. being reannexed to Seneca and Cayuga CountiesMap (db m64514) HM
68 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — 871 — Summer Camp
Cayuga Preventorium est. 1914 at Esty Point for children exposed to tuberculosis. Moved here 1939, closed 1944. Became Nature Center 1975.Map (db m224472) HM
69 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Teegastoweas
Iroquois name for Six Mile Creek. Derived from distance to Cascadilla Creek from place where warriors path to Owego forded Six Mile Creek.Map (db m220252) HM
70 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Teeter Farm
In 1847 Isaac Teeter bought 112 acres of military lot 78. His descendants continue to farm this & other portions of lot 78 & adjacent lot 77.Map (db m224460) HM
71 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — The Oregon Mission
Sent out by First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca in 1834 in response to search of Nez Perce Indians for White Man's Book from Heaven was under leadership of Rev. Samuel Parker. With him went Samuel Allis of Ithaca and Rev. John Dunbar of Auburn . . . Map (db m104639) HM
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72 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — The Three Pioneers
In April 1789 on four hundred acres of the old maize lands of the Iroquois The Three Pioneers Jacob Yaple • Isaac Dumond • Peter Hinepaw from Kingston NY cast seed and in September 1789 brought their families twenty souls built . . . Map (db m104706) HM
73 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County1784 • 1815
Created April 17, 1817 Named for Daniel D. Tompkins Born 1774, Died 1825. Served New York State as Member of Constitutional Convention and Assemby 1801; Judge of Supreme Court 1804-7; Governor 1807-1817; Chancellor of University of State . . . Map (db m104634) HM
74 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County Civil War MemorialWhen Needed They Served — Grand Army of the Republic 1861 • 1865 —
In Memory of Civil War Veterans Tompkins County, New York Units from Tompkins County Infantry Regiments 19th • 23rd • 32 Co. D • 64 Co. E 109th • 137th • 143 Co. D • 179th Cavalry 15th • 21st • DeWitt Guard Artillery 3rd Battery . . . Map (db m104587) WM
75 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County Cold-Iraq-Afghanistan Wars Honor Roll
Tompkins County Remembers John C. Smith, Jr. • USS Liberty 1967 Patrick L. Griffin, Jr. • Iraq 2003 Christopher D. Bordoni • Afghanistan 2012Map (db m104591) WM
76 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County Korean War Honor Roll1950 • 1955
Hollis J. Adams • Robert B. Andrews Michael J. Barra • Charles J. Fedorka Richard L. Henderson • Merle A. Hess Clarence F. Hile • Harrison C. Jacobs Bruce W. Mack • George J. Maguire Leo W. Maguire • Charles R. Niemi Luigi J. Rapone . . . Map (db m104589) WM
77 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County Vietnam Honor Roll1964 • 1975
Domingo I. Aguilar • Charles Adams Charles Boyer • Fred Carpenter Gary Elia • David N. Fox Terrence C. Graves • Paul J. Greenwood Jr. Charles Hamilton • Carl E. Janowsky Jr. Richard A. Miller • Donald Penney Karl F. Perry • Charles K. . . . Map (db m104592) WM
78 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County World War I Roll of HonorMCMXIV • MCMXVIII
Hanford M. Armstrong • Arthur E. Bouton Rylan E. Brillhart • Robert L. Burchfield Lorenzo D. Burgess • William R. Bush John B. Carey • Delmar D. Carpenter Frank E. Carrington • John R. Chadwick Ira Van O. Clark • Michael F. Conway . . . Map (db m104585) WM
79 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tompkins County World War II Honor Roll1941 • 1945
[See photos for Honor Roll names]Map (db m104584) WM
80 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Town of Ithaca
Formed March 15, 1821 from portions of Town of Ulysses. Nathan Herrick 1st Supervisor; Isaac Beers 1st Clerk. Original size 31 sq. miles.Map (db m104630) HM
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81 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Town of Ithaca — Tompkins County Bicentennial —
In 1821 the southern third of the town of Ulysses became the town of Ithaca in Tompkins County. 1817   Tompkins County   2017Map (db m208653) HM
82 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — 879 — Tuskegee Airman
Verdelle Louis Payne born here October 1, 1919 Pilot and flight officer with the Tuskegee Airmen US Army Air Forces, WWIIMap (db m221744) HM
83 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Tutelo Indians
In the 1700’s the Tutelo settled Inlet Valley under protection of the Cayuga Nation. The 1779 Sullivan raid drove them into Canada.Map (db m225541) HM
84 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — UranusSagan Planet Walk
An ice giant, tipped on its side • Uranus has a rocky core, a mantle of water ice, ammonia ice, and methane ice, and a gaseous outer envelope of hydrogen, helium and a bit of methane gas, giving it a blue tint. • Winds on Uranus can reach . . . Map (db m104669) HM
85 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca — Veterinary College
In 1868, Cornell was the first U.S. University to teach veterinary medicine. New York established the College in 1894.Map (db m220255) HM
86 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, Danby — Danby Pioneers
Danby Founded 1757 Dedicated to the pioneers Abner Beers · Uri Clark · Jabez Beers · Isaac Dumond · Dr. Lewis Beers · Benjamin Jennings · Lewis Beardsley · Hudson Jennings · David Clark · Joseph Judson · Hezekiah Clark · John Miller · . . . Map (db m242332) HM
87 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, Danby — Soldiers Monument
Died For Their Country OF Co. K 167th Infantry. Ephraim Dunham. Died Nov. 18. 1862 AE 21 Charles F. Stoddard. " Dec. 23. " " 23 Benj. Clark. " Jul. 2. 1863 " 19 Alex B. Hance. " Oct. 29. " " 26 J. Willis Hance of Co. D. " " " " " . . . Map (db m242331) WM
88 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, Danby — This was the first church
This was the first church in the town of Danby Organized 1807 Erected 1813 Map (db m242322) HM
89 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, Danby — Town of Danby
Part of Iroquoia, later included in 1794 Watkins & Flint Purchase in Tioga County; added to Tompkins County in 1823. 1817 • Tompkins County • 2017Map (db m242330) HM
90 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, Enfield — Van Dorn Tavern Site
Built by Peter Van Dorn A Catskill Turnpike milestone stood at Van Dorn’s cornersMap (db m225743) HM
91 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, New York, Forest Home — Former Industry
Grist, Saw, Woolen, Plaster & Gunpowder Mills, Foundry & Furniture Factory once tapped Fall Creek waterpower here in Forest Home. Town of Ithaca 1996Map (db m219915) HM
92 New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY 14850 — Forest Home
Settled in 1794. Known then as Sidney’s Mill. Later Free Hollow. 19th Century center of industry. Renamed Forest Home 1876.Map (db m219913) HM
93 New York, Tompkins County, Jacksonville — Dann House
Oldest house between Ithaca and Geneva Matteson Tavern, North, 1812 Sold to Justice Thorpe, 1842 Jacksonville settled, 1799Map (db m224426) HM
94 New York, Tompkins County, Jacksonville — 880 — Former Church
Erected by Methodist Episcopal Society NW of here ca. 1826. Moved to this site 1899 for use as town hall. Later bait shop and residence.Map (db m240577) HM
95 New York, Tompkins County, Lansing — Asbury Church
Founded 1797. First church built 1811. Present church built 1844. Named for Methodist Bishop Asbury who preached here in 1811.Map (db m244842) HM
96 New York, Tompkins County, Lansing — 3 — Barbecued Chicken
Ca. 1950 Dr. Robert Baker of Cornell U. developed chicken barbecue sauce & safe cooking method to support fundraising by community groups in NYS.Map (db m244851) HM
97 New York, Tompkins County, Lansing — Home of Dr. Elijah J. White
Pioneer Oregon settler and Indian missionary. Author of “Ten Years In Oregon”. Government Indian agent for Oregon territory.Map (db m244840) HM
98 New York, Tompkins County, Lansing — 760 — Table Salt Wells
From 1891-1962, Cayuga Lake Salt Co. pumped brine from wells here to produce refined salt for food & cooking. Plant demolished 1964.Map (db m244839) HM
99 New York, Tompkins County, Lansing — Town of LansingTompkins County — 1817 • 2017 —
Part of Iroquoia, then in 1817, 41 lots from military tract town of Milton added to newly created Tompkins County.Map (db m244857) HM
100 New York, Tompkins County, Lansing, Ludlowville — 758 — Peter Wheeler
Born 1789 in NJ. Kidnapped, sold as slave & brought to Ludlowville 1801. Fled 1806 with help of abolitionists Thomas & Henry Ludlow.Map (db m244843) HM

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