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Historical Markers and War Memorials in St. Lawrence County, New York
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | The Attack On The Village
Colonel "Red George” McDonnell had not reckoned with the gallantry of Ogdensburgh's militia when he led his forces into the village.
While a separate force attacked Forsyth's forces on Lighthouse Point, . . . — — Map (db m152879) HM |
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February 22, 1813
British Lieutenant Colonel "Red" George Macdonnell led a force of about 650 soldiers and artillery across the ice to attack the American garrison at Ogdensburg commanded by Captain Benjamin Forsyth. Macdonnell moved to . . . — — Map (db m75895) HM |
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In Memory
of
All Veterans — — Map (db m110027) WM |
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This Hallowed Ground is
dedicated to the memory of
all Veterans of
the United States
Armed Forces — — Map (db m110063) WM |
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Private Isaac Plumb • Private John Lyon
Private David Ford • Private Seth Ranney
Private James Battel
Captain & Quartermaster David Judson
Clerk & Quartermaster Nathan Ford — — Map (db m110024) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m75648) WM |
| | 7,000 US forces came ashore near here. November 6 1813. Left vessels to march around Ogdensburg. Local residents assisted in moving supplies. — — Map (db m78332) HM |
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Even though the Patriots only numbered about 180 in the windmill, Ogdensburg was home to a host of sympathizers, many of whom were prevented by the American infantry from joining or supplying their comrades. But many of the most vocal and active . . . — — Map (db m75729) HM |
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In Honor Of
the Ogdensburg Heroes
of World War II
who made the supreme sacrifice
[Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m75644) HM |
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In memory of
all World War I
Veterans — — Map (db m75642) WM |
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Dedicated to the memory
of
World War
Veterans — — Map (db m110025) WM |
| | Who ever could convince the Indians to be “on their side" would have an extreme advantage during the Seven Years War (French and Indian War)
Abbe Francois Picquet, founded a French mission called La Presentation on
June 1, 1749 . . . — — Map (db m153285) HM |
| | FIRST CHURCH in the Town of Parishville was built here in 1828 Moved to Parishville Village 1846 — — Map (db m79026) HM |
| | The old Parish Tavern built 1815 by David Parish stood here burned 1875 — — Map (db m75707) HM |
| | David Parish, a wealthy European merchant, purchased a 200,000 acre tract of wilderness here on speculation in 1808. A town would soon be formed here to take advantage of the power of the St. Regis, and eventually given the name of "Parishville." . . . — — Map (db m84270) HM |
| | Site of first bridge made by white men in Town of Parishville 1809 — — Map (db m75709) HM |
| | Site of log cabin of LUKE BROWN FIRST SETTLER in the Town of Parishville Built 1810 — — Map (db m79024) HM |
| | This was the FIRST ROAD in the Town of Parishville Cut through 1809 Called Luke Brown Road for earliest settler — — Map (db m79023) HM |
| | The St. Regis River is fed by abundant water cascading from the northern Adirondack mountain slopes and dropping rapidly toward the St. Lawrence River. The clean, cold water, rushing over the rocky streambeds and bedrock outcrops, creates scenic . . . — — Map (db m84237) HM |
| | Town of Pierrepont Cox's Mill Sandstone house built by Gardner Cox, founder of "Cox's Mill" The sawmill was built on the west side of river in 1819. — — Map (db m79022) HM |
| | Two War of 1812 soldiers while on a march from Plattsburgh to Sackets Harbor, died and are buried on this historic spot. — — Map (db m77837) HM |
| | Placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a fine example of rural cemetery landscape and architecture.
Visitors welcome, but enter at your own risk. Open during daylight hours. This is an active burial ground: please show respect on . . . — — Map (db m78824) HM |
| | First Presbyterian Church of Dailey Ridge 1853 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m88660) HM |
| | Home and Country — — Map (db m78768) WM |
| | Graduate of Crane Normal School of Music - 1918 - Music Teacher of Potsdam Normal School 1922-1966 - Director of Crane Department of Music 1930-1966. Prominent choral conductor. Master Teacher·Exemplary administrator — — Map (db m78827) HM |
| | In honor of the students and alumni of Potsdam State Teachers College who served their country in World War II and in reverent memory of the following who made the supreme sacrifice ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nelson Brownell, Donald . . . — — Map (db m88557) WM |
| | In loving memory of George W. Bonney, Frank G. Barclay, Harvey Clark, Oliver O. Emery, Howard E. Foote, Harold F. Gale, Roy D. Graves, Harold W. Griffiths, Ralph O. Hill, Charles E. McCarthy, Lawrence E. Perkins, Earl J. Santimaw, who died in the . . . — — Map (db m88529) WM |
| | Veteran of the Civil War, 1861-1864,
Sixtieth Regiment, New York State Volunteers.
Wheelwright, Carriage and Wagon
Manufacturer, 1865-1900.
Shop on Fall Island, Potsdam, New York
Inventor of Vehicle-Spring. Patented-1887.
Canoe . . . — — Map (db m78800) HM |
| | Kellas Hall Eliza Kellas class of 1899, 1864-1943 Katherine Kellas class of 1892, 1869-1941 Eliza became first President of Russell Sage College. Katherine became Preceptress at Potsdam Normal School and later first Dean at Russell Sage . . . — — Map (db m89077) HM |
| | 1941 (Potsdam Fire Department-Established 1857) 1945 In honor of the members of the Potsdam Fire Department who served in the armed forces of our country in World War II Army [seven names listed] Navy [three names listed] . . . — — Map (db m78981) WM |
| | Trinity Episcopal Church Built of Potsdam Sandstone in 1836 by the Clarkson family (cornerstone laid in 1835), this is the only local church still standing that was constructed using the slab-and-binder method. The rectory and all additions . . . — — Map (db m78860) HM |
| | Ice House Row Until electric refrigeration became widespread in the 1930s, Potsdam villagers relied on iceboxes stocked with ice blocks cut from the river and stored under sawdust in icehouses along Water Street (now Riverside[sic . . . — — Map (db m78861) HM |
| | The Industrial Center The inexpensive, reliable power provided by Potsdam's falls attracted industry to Fall Island. Water was diverted from the top of the dams into flour flumes (rectangular wooden conduits.) One flume ran down each side of . . . — — Map (db m78934) HM |
| | The Flood of 1871
One Friday afternoon in May, word reached Potsdam that a reservoir dam had broken near Tupper Lake, and Fall Island was evacuated. It took 36 hours for the water to reach Potsdam. On Saturday, the water began to rise . . . — — Map (db m97435) HM |
| | Pulp grinding Limestone wheels from the paper mill in Pyrites, NY; a gift to the Village of Potsdam by Greg & Kendra Walsh, May 2000. — — Map (db m88658) HM |
| | Raymond Hall Benjamin Raymond 1774-1824 Founder of St. Lawrence Academy - Land Agent-Surveyor-Administrator- Community Leader-First Citizen of Potsdam — — Map (db m88559) HM |
| | (above) These turn-of-the-century boaters are using oared craft resembling Adirondack guideboats. Note that couples usually face each other. (right) Canoeing had two surges in popularity: once in the 1900s, as shown here and again in the 1950s. . . . — — Map (db m88616) HM |
| | Satterlee Hall Dr. O. Ward Satterlee 1907-1970 Director of Education 1947-1969 First Dean of Education at State University College at Potsdam — — Map (db m88550) HM |
| | Upon this spot was built in 1810 by Benjamin Raymond the first school house of Potsdam First session 1812 Rev. Jas. Johnson A.B. - Harvard - teacher. Here from 1816 to 1826 was ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMY Nahum Nixon A.B. - Middlebury- first . . . — — Map (db m78916) HM |
| | Thatcher Hall Dr. Hervey Dexter Thatcher 1835-1925. Physician - Pharmacist Inventor-Manufacturer Owned first pasteurization plant. Invented first glass milk bottle. — — Map (db m88526) HM |
| | The Clarkson-Knowles Cottage c.1835 has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m78831) HM |
| | [center stone] They live with us in grateful memory of their sacrifice *World War I* [14 names listed] *World War II* [43 names listed] The citizens of the village and town of Potsdam erect this lasting symbol of our . . . — — Map (db m78980) WM |
| | C. Donald Timerman 1915-1945 Scientist - Collector - Naturalist Class of 1938 - Killed in action on Okinawa - May 1945 — — Map (db m78825) WM |
| | One of ten towns of 1787. Bought by Clarkson family with others, 1802. Settled by Benj. Raymond, land agent, 1803. Town established 1806. — — Map (db m78982) HM |
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Center Plaque:
In honor of the
military veterans of
all wars from the
Rensselaer Falls area.
Smaller Plaques (left to right):
War of 1812
2 participated
Civil War
1861-1865
127 participated . . . — — Map (db m152841) WM |
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Poet of the Adirondacks
who campaigned nationwide
for woman's suffrage. Lived
in Richville during 1850s — — Map (db m110171) HM |
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Originally called Rich's
Settlement. Settled in 1804
by a party led by Salmon
Rich and Jonathan Haskins.
Inc. March 29, 1880 — — Map (db m110170) HM |
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This tablet erected to commemorate the establishment of the Richville Welsh Congregational Church in 1858 and the erection of this building in 1859
Also the migration of the first Welsh settlers
Ministers Who Have Served As Pastors
Rev. . . . — — Map (db m110169) HM |
| | This lake was the first in the state to be stocked on application. Stocked with 40 M. Brook Trout fry from Caledonia Hatchery in 1889. — — Map (db m57117) HM |
| | Settled 1819 George Elliot busy river hamlet with a tannery, ashery, sawmill, cooperage, customs house and shipping wharf — — Map (db m88225) HM |
| | Early Power A dam extending from shore to Island, together with a power canal, provided power for many small industries. 1804-1925 — — Map (db m79494) HM |
| | This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1825 — — Map (db m79398) HM |
| | In loving memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country World War II [six names listed] Korea [one name listed Vietnam [one name listed] [right stone] In honor of those who served our country in . . . — — Map (db m79350) WM |
| | Ogden Island Mansion stood directly opposite for 150 years. Removed 1957. Home of Ogdens who planned settlement of area before 1800 — — Map (db m79491) HM |
| | St. Paul's Episcopal Church Built on model of St. Paul's, New York, 1818. First Rector, Rev. Amos G. Baldwin Dedicated by Bishop Hobart — — Map (db m79366) HM |
| | The SS Mary 1893-1906. A wooden vessel, steam propelled, gross tonnage 174 & horsepower 216,owned and piloted by Captain John W. Hatch. One summer night after completing her run to Ogdensburg, she was moored behind the home of John & Hattie . . . — — Map (db m79400) HM |
| | Early Seaway Trail communities flourished due to access to the St. Lawrence River. Raised on Waterpower Waddington was settled by early industrialists, here to harness the power of the St. Lawrence River. Many of the buildings in the . . . — — Map (db m79378) HM |
| | Waddington Town Hall Built by Isaac Johnson - 1884 Rededication - 1996 [Four town officials and four council persons listed] [separate plaque] This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United . . . — — Map (db m79399) HM |
| | To honor the men
of the Town of Stockholm
who gave their lives in
the service of their country
World War I
Daniel L. Crowley • Oliver Emery•
Leon LaGrow
World War II
Samuel W. Sweeney • Robert D. Green • Donald A. Travser • Donald . . . — — Map (db m152711) WM |
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