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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Onondaga County, New York

 
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 (232) Cayuga County, NY (232) Cortland County, NY (102) Madison County, NY (87) Oswego County, NY (80)  OnondagaCounty(232) Onondaga County (232)  CayugaCounty(232) Cayuga County (232)  CortlandCounty(102) Cortland County (102)  MadisonCounty(87) Madison County (87)  OswegoCounty(80) Oswego County (80)
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 schoolMap (db m175960) HM
2 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 ArchitectMap (db m194665) HM
3 New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Log Cabin Site
On Charlotte Street at West Genesee Street (New York State 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
4 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
5 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
6 New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — 237 — World War II
Site of New York Ordnance Works 1942-1945. Manufactured "Explosive D" used in armor piercing shells.Map (db m133163) HM
7 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
8 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
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9 New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — 9 Mile Creek Aqueduct
[Obverse]: 9 Mile Creek Aqueduct Built 1842 By NY State. In Use 1845 - 1918, Replacing 1819 Aqueduct Located Just Downstream. One of 32 On The 19th Century Erie Canal. Canal Society of N.Y.S. . . . Map (db m24186) HM
10 New York, Onondaga County, Camillus — George Geddes Farm
On Chapel Drive, 0.1 miles west of Onondaga Road (New York State 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 New York, Onondaga County, Cicero — John Leach
On Brewerton Road at New York State 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
16 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, OwnerMap (db m65338) HM
17 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
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18 New York, Onondaga County, Clay — Pine Plains
On Henry Clay Boulevard, 0.2 miles north of New York State 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
19 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 1834-1927Map (db m145119) HM
20 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
21 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 countryMap (db m145120) WM
22 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 1812Map (db m139627) HM
23 New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Built Circa 1835
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5) east of South Street (New York State 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 OfficeMap (db m139628) HM
24 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
25 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 1945Map (db m139575) HM
26 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
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27 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 1793Map (db m108730) HM
28 New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Industrial Area1797-1929
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 othersMap (db m139616) HM
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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, 1806Map (db m143907) HM
33 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 ChurchillMap (db m127575) HM
34 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 1816-1825Map (db m175945) HM
35 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
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36 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
37 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 1898Map (db m142703) HM
38 New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Matilda Joslyn Gage Home
On Walnut Street at East Genesee Street (New York State 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
39 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
40 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
41 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
42 New York, Onondaga County, Jamesville — Moses Dewitt1766 - 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 1835Map (db m221704) HM
43 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
44 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 1932Map (db m12544) HM
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45 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 flourMap (db m153639) HM
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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 State Route 31.
Town of Elbridge established 1793. Set aside from the Town of Camillus March 26, 1829Map (db m153643) HM
53 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 (New York State 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
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54 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
55 New York, Onondaga County, LaFayette — Historic Church
On U.S. 20 at U.S. 11, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 20.
Organized as the Columbian Society, 1805 Erected 1819 - 20 Now Columbian Presbyterian Church of La Fayette, N.Y.Map (db m141462) HM
56 New York, Onondaga County, Lafayette — Mason Brook
On Apulia Road (County Route 1) at Colton Road, on the left when traveling north on Apulia Road.
Flows thru Mason homestead Named in honor of “PFC Robert V Mason Jr” Died in battle Feb 20 1945 Mount Belvedere Italy WWIIMap (db m221706) HM WM
57 New York, Onondaga County, Lafayette — 291 — Rounds Cemetery
On Lafayette Road, on the left when traveling north.
Family of early Lafayette settlers buried here from 1802-1862. Comfort Rounds fought in French and Indian War ca. 1755.Map (db m133051) HM
58 New York, Onondaga County, Lakeland — Lakeland World War II Monument
On State Fair Blvd (County Route 80) at Stasko Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Fair Blvd.
In Honor and Memory of the Citizens of Lakeland who served in World War IIMap (db m225436) HM
59 New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — Founded 1820
On Oswego Street at Vine Street, on the left when traveling south on Oswego Street.
Eleven people, served by circuit riders, formed a Methodist Society. First pastor began in 1841. This sanctuary built in 1856.Map (db m152091) HM
60 New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — Liverpool Lamp Post
On 2nd Street (County Route 370) at Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling west on 2nd Street.
Original lamp post in active use for nearly a century in Liverpool, England, presented by the people of that city to the residents of Liverpool, New York as a gesture of enduring friendship. This gift made possible by Lord Mayor, Peter McKernan . . . Map (db m202546) HM
61 New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — 160 — Lucius Gleason House
On Sycamore Street at 2nd Street (State Route 370), on the left when traveling north on Sycamore Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 by the United States Department of InteriorMap (db m150703) HM
62 New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — Nathan Teall
On New York State Route 31 at Oswego Road (County Road 57), on the right when traveling north on State Route 31.
Nathan Teall First Postmaster West Cicero 1825 changed to Clay 1828Map (db m82075) HM
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63 New York, Onondaga County, Loomis Hill — Old Burial Place
On Howlett Hill Road at Harris Road, on the right when traveling west on Howlett Hill Road.
The Loomis Hill Cemetery was the burial place of many Town of Onondaga settlers from 1812-1884Map (db m175939) HM
64 New York, Onondaga County, Lysander — On This Hill
On Belgium Road (New York State Route 31) 0.2 miles west of Baldwinsville Bypass (New York State Route 631), on the right when traveling east.
On This Hill in the original house, 31 women organized the Female Charitable Society, second oldest woman's society in the U.S., July 27, 1817 Map (db m83853) HM
65 New York, Onondaga County, Lysander — Willett Tract
On River Road, 0.5 miles south of Belgium Road (New York State Route 31), on the left when traveling south.
Willett Tract This site is part of the military tract allotment deeded on July 9, 1790 to Marinus Willett, Revolutionary War hero Map (db m83875) HM
66 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Birthplace of Charles Mason
On U.S. 20, 0.1 miles east of Estey road, on the right when traveling west.
Born here in loghouse 1804 Graduate West Point 1829 Chief Justice Iowa 1838-42 U.S. Comm'r. Patents 1853-57Map (db m143906) HM
67 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Cape Cod Cottage
On Palmer Road (County Route 169) 0.1 miles south of Owahgena Road (County Route 200), on the right when traveling north.
Built 1794 Slave running station for shielding slaves during Civil WarMap (db m142730) HM
68 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Cherry Valley Turnpike
On East Seneca Street (New York State Route 173) at Academy Street, on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Street.
Cherry Valley Turnpike terminated here. Completed about 1809, joining the Seneca Turnpike hereMap (db m223702) HM
69 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Christ Church
On East Seneca Street (New York State Route 173) at North Street, on the right when traveling south on East Seneca Street.
Christ Church Oldest Church Edifice and Oldest Episcopal Parish in Onondaga County; Inc. 1804, 1811; Built 1813; Removed to this site, 1832.Map (db m142722) HM
70 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Deep Spring
On East Seneca Turnpike (New York State Route 173) 0.5 miles east of Palmer road, on the left when traveling east.
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 m142729) HM
71 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — 238 — Early Cemetery
Headstones date to 1803. Civil War veteran & Medal of Honor recipient Norman Potter and many Revolutionary War veterans buried here.Map (db m128022) HM
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72 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — First Steamboat
On Cazenovia Road (New York State Route 92) 0.7 miles south of Enders Road, on the right when traveling south.
First Steamboat Built by Wm. Avery 1 mile south of Oran. Launched in Limestone Creek near Buellville, 1823. Later first steamboat used on Erie Canal.Map (db m142724) HM
73 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Gen. John J. Peck
On East Seneca Street (New York State Route 173) at North Street, on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Street.
Gen. John J. Peck Born here Jan. 4, 1821; Won promotion for gallantry Mexican War; Made Maj. Gen. 1862; Defended Suffolk, VA; Died Syracuse, April 21, 1878.Map (db m223701) HM
74 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Indian Hill
On Indian Hill Road, 0.6 miles west of Pompey Center Road, on the right when traveling west.
Was the home of the Onondaga Indians. Large population lived here in 1655. Map (db m144383) HM
75 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Indian Hill
On Indian Hill Road, 0.6 miles west of Pompey Center Rd, on the right when traveling west.
Indian Hill In a bark chapel on this spot The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Was First Offered in N.Y. State By Rev. Joseph M. Chaumonot Sunday 14, November 1655 Going Therefore Teach Ye all Nations Baptizing Them in the Name of the . . . Map (db m144434) HM
76 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — 28 — Pompey Stone — Legends & Lore —
1800s prank believed true. Engraved "Leo de L'N VI 1520" as memorial for 1500s explorer. Found 1820 near this site. 1894 hoax revealed.Map (db m129020) HM
77 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — State Troopers
On Troop K Road, 0.2 miles west of Appletree Ridge, on the right when traveling east.
1917 Camp Newayo, first training site of 232 troopers led by Supt George F. Chandler on property of NYNG Troop D 1st CavalryMap (db m144384) HM
78 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — The Erie Canal - Canvass WhiteHistoric New York
On Minoa Road at Manlius Center Road (New York State Route 290), on the left when traveling south on Minoa Road.
When work on the Erie Canal began in 1817, little was known about canal engineering, and construction depended on the ingenuity of many persons. Canvass White (1796-1834), a surveyor, greatly facilitated canal construction by perfecting a "meagre . . . Map (db m142726) HM
79 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — The First School House
On Fayette Street (New York State Route 92) at W Seneca Street (New York State Route 173), on the right when traveling south on Fayette Street.
The First School House in the Town of Manlius was built of logs and stood near here in 1798Map (db m142717) HM
80 New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Verbeck Gravesite
On Commandmant Way at Verbeck Drive, on the left when traveling east on Commandmant Way.
Verbeck Gravesite Located on the campus of the Manlius School. Final resting place for William and Guido Verbeck & wives. Headmasters 1888-1940.Map (db m142723) HM
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81 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Bradley House
On South Street, on the left when traveling south.
Built by Dan Bradley c. 1800 pioneer settler, minister & judge of county court. First president of OnondagaMap (db m153737) HM
82 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — First Sawmill
On West Seneca Turnpike (Main Street) (New York State Route 175) 0.2 miles east of North St. (New York State Route 174), on the left when traveling west.
First sawmill in Town of Marcellus built 1796 by Deacon Samuel Rice and Judge Dan Bradley.Map (db m40097) HM
83 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Marcellus Park
Near Pratt Road west of Slate Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
This is the last of the original fire pits built in Marcellus Park. The park was officially opened August 30, 1936. Funding for construction of the park was provided through the WPA program.Map (db m176046) HM
84 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Marcellus World Wars Memorial
On West Main Street at Slocombe Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street.
In grateful memory of Ralph Share • Fred Cooper • Frank Kelly Thomas Dunn • Ernest Williams • William Coyne Leroy Edwards • Lewis Thornton • William Kelly Owen Haney Edward Brown • Richard Jansen • Harvey Leigh John T. Campion • . . . Map (db m153774) WM
85 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Moses House
On South Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on South Street.
Greek Revival style home built by Curtis Moses c. 1838 - early merchant and town clerk in MarcellusMap (db m153736) HM
86 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of First Church Edifice
On East Main Street (New York State Route 174) at North Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Site of first church edifice in Onondaga County, completed 1803; present church built 1851.Map (db m153731) HM
87 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of First Frame House
On West Seneca Turnpike (Main Street) (Route 175) just east of North Street (U.S. 174), on the right when traveling west.
Site of first frame house in Town of Marcellus. Built by Dr. Elnathan Beach who served in American Revolution; sheriff of county from 1799 to 1801.Map (db m40096) HM
88 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of Old Hotel
On West Seneca Turnpike (Main Street) (New York State Route 175) 0 miles east of North Street (New York State Route 174).
Site of old hotel kept by Dr. Bildad Beach. Gen. LaFayette stopped here June 9, 1824.Map (db m40095) HM
89 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of Tavern
On West Main Street at South Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
Site of tavern kept by Deacon Samuel Rice 1800. First church services were held here, also town meeting.Map (db m153714) HM
90 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Steadman House
On North Street (New York State Route 174) at Reed Parkway, on the right when traveling north on North Street.
Greek Revival style home built by Dr. Lake I. Tefft in 1830s. Gifted in 2006 to Marcellus Historical Society by Lewis & Alma Steadman.Map (db m153637) HM
91 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — The Great Genesee Road
On East Main Street (New York State Route 174), on the right when traveling east.
This ancient Native American trail served as the main East-West route through Central NY. In 1794, work began to expand the route from Fort Schuyler and the Mohawk River to the Genesee River in Western NY creating "The Great Genesee Road". In 1800, . . . Map (db m153734) HM
92 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — 712 — Village Cemetery
On North Street (New York State Route 174), on the left when traveling south.
Est. 1802 by Eastern Rel. Soc. of Marcellus. Local residents & Veterans of Revolutionary War to WWII interred here. Last burial ca. 1986.Map (db m206310) HM
93 New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus Falls — Plaster Mill
On North Street (New York State Route 174), on the right when traveling north.
Site of dam, plaster mill & lime kiln built in 1850s by Warren S. Walker. Gypsum & limestone were mined from nearby hills.Map (db m153742) HM
94 New York, Onondaga County, Marietta — 586 — Amber Cemetery
On Otisco Valley Road, on the right when traveling north.
Burials as early as 1805. Poet Caroline M. Congdon, 1841-1860. and inventor Emory W. Mills, 1842-1882, interred here.Map (db m231551) HM
95 New York, Onondaga County, Marietta — 11 — Patriot Burials
On U.S. 20, 0.2 miles south of Fox Road, on the right when traveling south.
Pine Ridge Cemetery burials as early as ca. 1808. At least six Revolutionary War veterans interred here ca. 1810-1842Map (db m215923) HM
96 New York, Onondaga County, Mattydale — Mattydale Community Memorial
On Brewerton Road (U.S. 11) south of Molloy Road, in the median.
In gratitude for services from veterans of all wars [Armed Services Emblems]Map (db m181168) WM
97 New York, Onondaga County, Memphis — 487 — Old Erie Canal
On Bennetts Corners Road (County Route 66).
Formerly called Canton, Memphis was half-way stop on original canal route: 179 miles from Buffalo and 183 miles from AlbanyMap (db m132667) HM
98 New York, Onondaga County, Nedrow — Nedrow c. 1798
On South Salina Street (U.S. 11) at Wendell Road/Rockwell Road on South Salina Street.
Known as Onondaga Castle until 1897. Renamed Rockwell Springs for the sulphur springs & picnic area. Nedrow P.O. est'd 1917.Map (db m40072) HM
99 New York, Onondaga County, North Syracuse — 633 — Plank Toll Road
On North Main Street at Singleton Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Opened 1846. Extended from Syracuse to Central Square. Last Toll collected 1913. Known as Old Salt Road. Later became NY State Rte 11.Map (db m194667) HM
100 New York, Onondaga County, Onondaga Hill — First County Courthouse
On Velasko Road (County Route 130) at West Seneca Turnpike (New York State Route 175), on the right when traveling south on Velasko Road.
Site of first court house erected in 1802 on land donated to Onondaga County by George Hall and Thaddeus WoodMap (db m175918) HM

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