On U.S. 20, 0.1 miles west of Brighton Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of 2d match factory in
U.S., Eaton and Stanton owners
1845-50, 1st post office in
town 1807, Ivory Holland,
1st post master. — — Map (db m142402) HM
On Arnold Road at Route 51, on the left when traveling west on Arnold Road.
North Face Honor Roll Vietnam War
Fredrick Ackerman James Bolton Donald Harrington Randolph Holdredge David McLean William R. Cursh George H. Twist Charles R. Twist Richard Salamacha Alton Shillieto Philip Smith . . . — — Map (db m149078) WM
On Arnold Road at New York State Route 51, on the left when traveling west on Arnold Road.
East Face
Honor Roll World War One
Burdick, Verne
Bennett, Hill
Bennett, Jay
Dutton, Vaughn
Greene, Harry
Griffith, Glen
Griffith, William
Richards, Earl
Sitts, Edward
Stickles, Emory
Shepherd, . . . — — Map (db m149107) WM
On New York State Route 51 at Arnold Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 51.
U.S. Army Corporal
Michael L. Mayne
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team
5th Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment
25th Infantry Division
Fort Wainwright, Alaska
KIA 23 Feb. 09 Balad, Iraq
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Lest We Forget
This . . . — — Map (db m149074) WM
Cherry Valley
Sacred to the Memory
Of Those who Died by
Massacre
In the Destruction of this Village
At the Hands of the Indians & Tories
Under Brant & Butler,
Nov. 11. AD. 1778
— — Map (db m154638) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 166) at Wall Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
The Cherry Valley Massacre of 1778
was led by British Captain Walter Butler
and Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant
on this strategically important
frontier settlement. — — Map (db m33655) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 166) at Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Built by Joseph Phelon as a private residence
for his daughter and her husband. They in
turn added onto the home so weary travelers
could spend the night. The building was given
to the Cherry Valley Historical Association
in 1959 by Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m144234) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 166) at Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Before the American Revolution, Cherry Valley was
one of the largest and most prosperous of New York's
western frontier settlements. In July 1778 they built
a new fort and brought in the 6th Massachusetts
Regiment to protect local residents . . . — — Map (db m144267) HM
On Main Street at Alden Street (New York State Route 166), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Established in memory of the 42 victims
from Cherry Valley and all who served.
This marble monument was erected
and dedicated in 1870. Once located in the
intersection, it was moved
in the early 1950's. — — Map (db m93183) HM WM
On Genesee Street west of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Site of Reverend Samuel Dunlop's (one of Cherry Valley's first settlers) house where his wife and children were brutally killed in the massacre of 1778.
Reverend Dunlop was taken prisoner but released after a few days. Dunlop returned to Cherry . . . — — Map (db m208308) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 166) at Wall Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
"Roselawn", formerly known as the Belcher
Mansion, was the original site of the Hotel Eagle
which burned in 1866. The land was then
purchased by Susan Belcher and a house erected
out of limestone from the Campbell Quarry, as
limestone would . . . — — Map (db m144237) HM
On Genesee Street (New York State Route 54) west of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Site of Rev. Samuel Dunlop's House Settled in 1741 Burnt in the Massacre Nov. 11 1778
His wife Elizabeth at the door holding an infant was shot down in cold blood by Walter Butler's Tories and Indians on that day
Nearby at the left stood . . . — — Map (db m209316) HM
On Fish and Game Road south of New York State Route 166, on the right when traveling south.
Original site of John Lindesay's farm. Then the Wells Homestead where the first assault of the massacre occurred. (Mr. Wells was married to Reverend Dunlop's daughter).
Judge Hudson built Willow Hill in 1794. Joseph Phelon purchased Willow . . . — — Map (db m207987) HM
Built 1907. Cost $200,000. Flooded 600 acres; Supplied hydroelectric power for the Otsego & Mohawk Trolley Line and nearby villages. — — Map (db m98149) HM
On Pioneer Street at Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Pioneer Street.
On July 4, 1827 both free and once-enslaved people of color celebrated emancipation in New York at this church with speaker Hayden Waters. — — Map (db m169506) HM
On Main Street near Fair Street, on the right when traveling east.
Indian Agent - Land Speculator
Lived in Pioneer Log House
Located Here 1769-1770.
General James Clinton's
Headquarters Here 1779.
— — Map (db m43351) HM
Indian remains excavated in this field were reburied in 1874 at the base of this mysterious mound.The tablet, with poem by the Rev. W.W. Lord was placed over the remains by Mrs. Alfred Corning Clark in 1899.
"The wide land which now is . . . — — Map (db m98406) HM
On This Site Stood
Otsego Hall,
Bvilt By William Cooper,
The Fovnder Of Cooperstown, in 1798.
The Home Of
James Fenimore Cooper
Where He Lived From 1834
To The Day Of His Death
September 14th, 1851.
Destroyed by Fire in . . . — — Map (db m121197) HM
On Main Street at River Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Federalist
Stone Mason: James Allen
Carpenter: Cyrenius Clark
William Cooper's wedding gift to his daughter Ann and George Pomeroy, druggist.
Under the east eaves, stonemason James Allen
placed their initials: G.A.P.C. (George, . . . — — Map (db m190751) HM
Site of the First
National Baseball
Hall of Fame Induction,
June 12, 1939
* * * * *
Attended by
Grover Alexander, Ty Cobb,
Eddie Collins, Walter Johnson,
Nap Lajoie, Connie Mack,
Babe Ruth, George Sisler, Tris Speaker, . . . — — Map (db m190749) HM
On Pioneer Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
34-36 Pioneer Street
Tunnicliff Inn
1802
Federal Townhouse Style
The Tunnicliff Inn was built by Lawrence McNamee and used as a general store for many years. It is one of the oldest brick structures on the village.
Cooperstown . . . — — Map (db m162464) HM
On Route 20 (U.S. 20) at Continental Road, on the right when traveling east on Route 20.
This monument is
erected to the
memory of
Gen'l James Clinton
Born 1736 died 1812
& marks a point on
the line of march
of his troops from
Mohawk River to
Otsego Lake in
Jvne 1779
General James Clinton
Chapter DAR . . . — — Map (db m42494) HM
Near Glimmerglass State Park Road, 1.3 miles north of County Road 31.
Hyde Hall, constructed in four visibly distinct stages between 1817-1835, offers visitors a stunning experience of architectural and social grandeur in the early American republic. Built and decorated in the style of an English neoclassical country . . . — — Map (db m43317) HM
On Glimmerglass State Park Road, 0.4 miles north of County Road 31, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Andrew Alden, Lorenzo Bates and Cyrenus Clark in 1825, the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge is not only the oldest existing covered bridge in New York State, but in the United States. Restored in 1967 by the State of New York and placed on the . . . — — Map (db m43340) HM
The Hyde Hall Covered Bridge was built in 1825 as part of the 1817-1835 construction of George Clark's country estate, Hyde Hall. Built by Cyrenus Clark, Andrew Alden, and Lorenzo Bates, this 53-foot-long, single span structure incorporates the Burr . . . — — Map (db m123261) HM
On East Street (New York State Route 80) at South Street (New York State Route 80), on the left when traveling west on East Street.
Ackerman, Roger · ★Aylesworth, Carl · Barrell, Clare · Bemnnington, Willard · Bice, Leverne · Blanchard, Robert · ★Burleson, Robert · Caulder, Catherine · Chase, G. Benjamin · Chase, Lee B. · Chase, Paul · Chase, William · Chase. . . . — — Map (db m149059) WM
On New York State Route 80 west of Goose Street, on the left when traveling west.
The famed aviatrix boarded here in August 1924 while giving flying lessons in Frankfort. She read to Arrie Hecox under an apple tree. — — Map (db m206146) HM
On County Route 26 at Fork Shop Road, on the left when traveling north on County Route 26.
Site of North & Denio Co.
ca. 1850-ca. 1880. harnessed
Oaks Creek to power factory
making hay forks, hammers,
and other farm implements. — — Map (db m168670) HM
On County Road 26 south of Day Road, on the left when traveling south.
David Shipman, Ca. 1729-1813
Burial site of local hunter known by & inspiration for James Fenimore Cooper's literary character. — — Map (db m164041) HM
On Marion Avenue (New York State Route 51) near County Road 4, on the left when traveling north.
Gilbertsville, NY has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m169661) HM
On County Route 11 at Wells Avenue, on the right when traveling east on County Route 11.
Hartwick Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2013
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m148968) HM
On North Street (New York State Route 205) at County Route 11, on the right when traveling north on North Street.
“In honor and memory of
those who answered
the call to the colors
of our country”
Dedicated Memorial Day 1949
Site donated by Grace Brownell Beach — — Map (db m149128) WM
On New York State Route 205 at Whitehouse Road, on the left when traveling north on State Route 205.
Built in 1790 - 1792
as Butterfield's Tavern
by Captain James Butterfield,
Revolutionary War soldier.
National Register of Historic Places
United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m148805) HM
On New York State Route 28, on the right when traveling north.
1839, served first Lutheran theological school in U.S. founded by pioneer Pastor J.C. Hartwick 1797, located in this community 1816. — — Map (db m170155) HM
Near Town Line Road at Gilbert Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
Civilian Conservation Corps.
Camp SP-11 Company 212
1933-1941
Gilbert Lake State Park Laurens, N.Y.
Dedicated this 4th day of August 1985 to the
memory of those young men of the Civilian
Conservation Corps who lived and worked at . . . — — Map (db m149019) HM
On Main Street (County Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
A few yards south of this stone stood
John Sleeper's log-house
- built in 1774 -
pillaged by Seneca Indians
Nov 12-14, 1778.
200 yards N.N.E. from here stood his
grist-mill of 1775-78.
Joseph Brant, the Mohawk Chieftain,
was often here on . . . — — Map (db m148884) HM
Near County Route 35, on the left when traveling east.
In Clarksville, now known as Middlefield, the first schoolhouse was
erected about 1807 nearly opposite the Baptist Church. Two other early
public school sites have been documented. By 1870, the growing community needed a larger building and . . . — — Map (db m163755) HM
On County Route 35 south of Whiteman Road, on the left when traveling south.
Middlefield Hamlet
Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1985
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m163770) HM
Near County Highway 35 (County Route 35), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to all
veterans, men and
women, through
peace or war. Their
memories will never
die. They brought
honor and freedom
to our country
and promise to
our dreams. — — Map (db m163846) WM
Near County Route 35, on the left when traveling east.
Settlement at Middlefield began in the 1790's on the Outkout, or Long Patent.
In 1734, the Patent had been conveyed to George Clarke, Lieutenant Governor
of New York. Named Clarksville until 1819, the Middlefield hamlet developed
on the east . . . — — Map (db m163779) HM
Rivers and streams flowing southward make this area a part of the great Susquehanna River Valley. Early fur traders from the Mohawk Valley dealt with Indians as far away as Oquaga(Now Windsor). Large colonial land grants were obtained by George . . . — — Map (db m98343) HM
On New York State Route 23 at Pegg Road, on the left when traveling east on State Route 23.
Baronet, humanitarian, noted
doctor, from Sapperton, Eng.
Introduced vaccination in
America in Philadelphia in
1799. Died, Morris, Mar. 1857 — — Map (db m144271) HM
The pieces of original tract below commemorate Oneonta's railroad heritage and the Oneonta Trolley car system that once traveled up Broad Street to meet Main Street at this spot.
This Main Street Plaza is dedicated to all citizens who have worked . . . — — Map (db m169665) HM
On Wilcox Avenue near Henry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1807 by Lawrence Swart
Oldest standing structure in the city. Dedicated as a living memorial on July 3, 1976 by the Oneonta Bicentennial Commission. — — Map (db m169666) HM
On West Main Street (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling west.
Oldest tavern in Richfield; built
by Nathan Dow in 1816, who was
with Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga.
First summer guests, 1821, when
board was $1.25 per week.
— — Map (db m42786) HM
On E. Main Street (U.S. 20) at Church Street, on the left when traveling east on E. Main Street.
The Indians of the Six Nation's knew and used local springs in Richfield Springs a being the
source of excellent water and mineral springs used for healing many ills. They called the springs
"Stinking Water” as the odor of sulphur was most . . . — — Map (db m162402) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 20) at Church Street (New York State Route 167), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
This landmark clock was formerly located in the center of Route 20 at the intersection
of the four corners of Main, Church and Lake Streets. The unique design was executed
by Gorham, the New York firm of jewelers and silversmiths, and it is . . . — — Map (db m162401) HM
Routes of the Armies of
General John Sullivan
and
General James Clinton 1779
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending . . . — — Map (db m92999) HM
Near Interstate 88, 0.7 miles south of New York 357 (New York State Route 357).
This area was once the gathering place for Tories and Indians bent on the destruction of American frontier settlements. In 1777, General Nicholas Herkimer met with Chief Joseph Brant and discussed a peace which might have ended the bloody raids on . . . — — Map (db m91513) HM
On U.S. 20 at Hoke Road (County Route 173), on the right when traveling east on U.S. 20.
B. 1751, Derby, England, came to
America 1772; Revolutionary
Soldier; Settled here 1793;
Died 1814; Buried one Mile
South, Tunnicliff Cemetery.
— — Map (db m42746) HM
On New York State Route 80 at Parker Hill Road, on the left when traveling west on State Route 80.
Alton W. Backus
Herbert R. Backus
Raymond F. Backus
Charles S. Colburn
John L. Heinrich
Ralph G. Heinrich
Roy E. Heinrich
Lowell A. Holdredge
Robert E. Mantor
David H. Mayne
Lee F. Maxson
Charles S. Schwenk . . . — — Map (db m149058) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 7) 0.2 miles west of Hollenbeck Road, on the left when traveling east.
Site of home of Solomon
Garfield and son Thomas.
Abram Garfield, father of
President James A. Garfield
lived here prior to 1827. — — Map (db m144221) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 7) 0.6 miles west of Decatur Street (County Route 39), on the right when traveling west.
The Town of Worcester (pronounced wUS-ter) is at the divide between the Hudson and Susquehanna watersheds. It was a Mohawk, Indian hunting ground when the Servos family, Palatine Germans, began settlement, perhaos by 1740. There were skirmishes . . . — — Map (db m144285) HM
