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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tioga County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Tioga 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 Tioga County, NY (65) Broome County, NY (102) Chemung County, NY (115) Cortland County, NY (102) Tompkins County, NY (115) Bradford County, PA (139) Susquehanna County, PA (47)  TiogaCounty(65) Tioga County (65)  BroomeCounty(102) Broome County (102)  ChemungCounty(115) Chemung County (115)  CortlandCounty(102) Cortland County (102)  TompkinsCounty(115) Tompkins County (115)  BradfordCountyPennsylvania(139) Bradford County (139)  SusquehannaCounty(47) Susquehanna County (47)
Owego is the county seat for Tioga County
Adjacent to Tioga County, New York
      Broome County (102)  
      Chemung County (115)  
      Cortland County (102)  
      Tompkins County (115)  
      Bradford County, Pennsylvania (139)  
      Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania (47)  
 
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1 New York, Tioga County, Apalachin — Chenango Canal Extension Historical Site
On New York State Route 434, 0.2 miles north of Valley View Drive (New York State Route 962J), on the left when traveling north.
A portion of the Chenango Canal Extension was located near this spot in Apalachin Abandoned in 1872Map (db m154305) HM
2 New York, Tioga County, Berkshire — Berkshire
On New York State Route 38, 0.1 miles south of Jewett Hill Road.
This part of Boston Purchase deeds of partition 1789 settled mostly by pioneers from Berkshire, Co. Mass. 1790-1791Map (db m77927) HM
3 New York, Tioga County, Candor — Candor Village Baptist Society
On Church Street near Owego Road (New York State Route 96B), on the right when traveling west.
Organized 1852; Incorporated 1855 Land donated by Hiram Allen Building dedicated January 4, 1857 Named Allen Memorial Baptist Church 1934 Steeple damaged 1896; Repaired 2002Map (db m242344) HM
4 New York, Tioga County, Candor — Hart House
On Owego Road (New York State Route 96B), on the right when traveling west.
Built 1809 by Capt. Able Hart as a halfway house. Used as a public inn & religious mtg. place. 1811 1st town mtg. & 1913 1st common school mtg. Bought by F & A Masons #411 in 1951.Map (db m242341) HM
5 New York, Tioga County, Candor — Hollister House
On Owego Street (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles north of Mountain Ave., on the left when traveling north.
Hollister House Built 1795 by Thomas Hollister. The first framed house & first public house in Candor.Map (db m141731) HM
6 New York, Tioga County, Candor — In Honor of All Who Served From Candor
On Owego Road (New York State Route 96B), on the right when traveling north.
In the military forces of the USA in war and peace to defend and preserve our freedom and in loving memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrificeMap (db m242342) WM
7 New York, Tioga County, Candor — James McMaster
On Honeypot Road (County Route 305) at Royal Street, on the left when traveling north on Honeypot Road.
Pioneer, Revolutionary soldier to whom was granted title "McMaster's half township" 1788 lies buried near here.Map (db m141741) HM
8 New York, Tioga County, Candor — McKendree United Methodist Church
On Owego Road (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling north.
Organized 1827; Incorporated 1831 Land given by Daniel Hart Named for Bishop Wm. McKendree Present church built 1867 Pipe organ 1902; Educ. wing 1977 Map (db m242345) HM
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9 New York, Tioga County, Candor — St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
On Main Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling north.
Organized 1832, church completed 1837. Bell tower removed & placed at ground level 1944. Houses an 1867 John G. Marklove organ, purchased in 1920’s - - placed on Organ Historical Society Record in 1975Map (db m242343) HM
10 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — ‘Rollie’ Noble Flag
On Rock Street east of N Main Street (New York State Route 38), on the left when traveling east.
A handmade U.S. Flag made on direction of Newark Valley native, Sgt. Roland Noble, 260th Inf., 65th Div., 3rd U.S. Army, first flown at Linz, Austria 8 May 1945. Believed by Gen. “Blood and Guts” George S. Patton, commanding U.S., 3rd Army, to be . . . Map (db m220126) HM
11 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — 253 — Bement House
On Main Street (New York State Route 38) 0.2 miles south of Tappan Road, on the right when traveling south.
Built CA 1796 by Asa Bement on Boston Purchase Lot 177. Asa’s blacksmith shop, saw mill and gristmill helped the town to develop.Map (db m178777) HM
12 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — Fairfield United Methodist Church
On Fairfield Road at Lower Fairfield Road, on the right when traveling south on Fairfield Road.
Incorporated as Methodist Episcopal Church of Lower Fairfield, 1900 Land deeded by Alfred & Mary Dennis Building dedicated, 1901 Ladies Aid Society formed, 1900.Map (db m141737) HM
13 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — Maple Tree
On South Main Street (New York State Route 38) north of Silk Street, on the left when traveling north.
Maple Tree By tradition on this site was a blazed maple tree in 1786 spared when an indian trail was widened into wagon road. Town of Newark ValleyMap (db m141713) HM
14 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — Newark Valley Veterans Monument
On Rock Street east of N Main Street (New York State Route 38), on the left when traveling east.
Erected by the Village of Newark Valley In Honor Of Those Who Served Our Country In All Its Wars Tablet Placed 1929Map (db m220124) HM
15 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — Pleasant Valley Church
On Back West Creek Road near West Creek Road when traveling north.
Pleasant Valley Church formed as W. Owego Creek Baptist Church & Soc. 1802 Wm. Lawrence & Abram Blackman donated land, 1842 present church built, 1842 Sold to: Churches of Christ in Christian Union,1966Map (db m218555) HM
16 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — The First School
On New York State Route 38, 0.2 miles north of Wilson Creek road (County Route 401), on the left when traveling north.
First school in Tioga County 1796 conducted in bark shanty just west of this site.Map (db m141712) HM
17 New York, Tioga County, Newark Valley — Wade Farm
On New York State Route 38, 0.5 miles Wade Hollow Rd, on the left when traveling north.
Wade Farm Purchased 1833 by Lewis Wade, 1791-1862, musician War of 1812. Owned and worked successively By Lewis Wade, William Wade Edgar O. Wade, Floyd E. Wade. State Education Department 1938Map (db m141742) HM
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18 New York, Tioga County, Nichols — Dunham Cemetery
On East River Road (County Route 502) 0.1 miles east of Taylor Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
aka East Nichols Cemetery. Burials here as early as 1800 through 2005. War of 1812 and Civil War veterans interred here.Map (db m196459) HM
19 New York, Tioga County, Owego — 1849 Great Fire
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Court Street (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling east on Front Street.
1849 Great Fire Site of Hall of Sons of Temperance where fire began. Three stores left standing 104 buildings were burned exclusive of barnsMap (db m141773) HM
20 New York, Tioga County, Owego — A Log House
On Front Street at Academy Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
First permanent building in this part of valley built 1785 near here by James McMaster & party.Map (db m141738) HM
21 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Ahwaga Hotel
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Built 1852, torn down 1959 Site where Thomas "Boss" Platt conducted state and National Republican affairs late 19th to 20th centuryMap (db m220168) HM
22 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Baker Fireman
On Main Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Erected August 26, 1914 This fountain honors past Fire Chief George H. Baker, Killed in a 1913 accident and all Owego Firefighters.Map (db m152781) HM
23 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Central Owego Historic District
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at John Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Listed On The National Register Of Historic Places By The United States Department Of The Interior.Map (db m141846) HM
24 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Communities Connected by Water
On the Southern Tier Expressway (New York State Route 15), on the right when traveling west.
[Historical info excerpts] Fun Facts • The Chesepeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States • The 64,000 square mile watershed includes portions of NY, PA, WV, VA, DC, DE, MD • The watershed begins in . . . Map (db m239909) HM
25 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Fishing the Susquehanna
On Front Street near Court Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling west.
One of the most sought after fish in the early 1800’s was the shad. The river had plenty of them. They swam up from the Chesapeake Bay all the way to Owego and beyond. As the river changed, and dams were put in and removed, and river craft and . . . Map (db m141837) HM
26 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Former Residence
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at John Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
John J. Taylor 1808-1892 Judge, Lawyer 27th Congress 1852-1854 D.A. Tioga Co. 1841-1843 1846 Constitutional Conv.Map (db m141758) HM
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27 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Former Residence
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) west of Ross Streer, on the right when traveling west.
General Henry Martyn Robert, Parliamentarian Resided here while writing Robert's Rules of Order revised, published 1915Map (db m141762) HM
28 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Former Residence
On Front Street at Parkers Lane, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Father and son John M. Parker 1805-1873 Justice Supreme Court 1859-1873 Charles E. Parker 1836-1909 Justice Supreme Court 1887-1907Map (db m141808) HM
29 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Former SiteFemale Seminary 1843-1865
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) 0.1 miles west of Paige Street, on the right when traveling west.
Female seminary 1843-1865. Belva A. Lockwood principal 1863-1865, National Equal Rights Party candidate for U S President 1884 and 1888Map (db m141767) HM
30 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Hiawatha Bridge
On NYS 17 Access Road, 0.3 miles east of Southside Drive (New York State Route 434), on the left when traveling east.
Erected 1968 Named in commemoration of the Indian Sachem Hiawatha of the Iroquois NationMap (db m41580) HM
31 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Historic Site
On New York State Route 17C, 0.2 miles east of Hiawatha Road, on the left when traveling east.
John D. Rockefeller, Sr. 1839-1937 lived here c. 1850-1854 on the Marcus Lamont farm Visited here 1892 thru 1928Map (db m141685) HM
32 New York, Tioga County, Owego — 369 — Home Of Elizabeth Brown Chatfield
Home of Elizabeth Brown Chatfield, suffragist and secretary to Susan B. Anthony, who stayed here March 28 1894 while on speaking tour.Map (db m132759) HM
33 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Ithaca-Owego RR
On Park Street (New York State Route 96) at Front Street (New York State Route 17C), on the left when traveling south on Park Street.
Second chartered in state. Inc. June 28, 1828 crossed the village park to terminus on site of Ahwaga ParkMap (db m141753) HM
34 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Jas. McMaster
On McMaster Road at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on McMaster Road.
James Mc Master was granted title to the west half township Site of present village of Owego 1788Map (db m141769) HM
35 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Native American Roots
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Jesse McQuigg made the following statement in 1851 when he witnessed Native Americans passing from the headwaters of the Susquehanna River at Otsego Lake on their way to Tioga Point, Chenango Point or Cayuga Lake around 1790 when he was just a boy. . . . Map (db m141839) HM
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36 New York, Tioga County, Owego — On the Site of Owego
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Church Street, on the left on Front Street.
On the Site of Owego Aug. 19-20, 1779 encamped 3000 Continental soldiers the union of General Clinton's army which had advanced from Otsego Lake with a convoy of 208 Bateaux and a detachment under General Poor from General . . . Map (db m141830) HM
37 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Owego & Ithaca Turnpike
On North Avenue (New York State Route 96) 0.1 miles south of Dean Street, on the right when traveling south.
Incorporated 1807 Giving northern settlement access to markets of Pennsylvania & Maryland.Map (db m141725) HM
38 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Owego RiverwalkThe Susquehanna River
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Welcome to Owego and the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna is a long name for a long river. From its start at Otsego Lake, near Cooperstown, New York, it meanders 444 miles from New York through Pennsylvania, arriving at Havre de Grace, Maryland, . . . Map (db m141831) HM
39 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Owego RiverwalkWelcome to Owego, New York
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Owego was the site of the Iroquois Indian village "Owagea" destroyed by American forces under Generals James Clinton and John Sullivan in 1779, during the Revolutionary War. The Susquehanna River played an important part in the history of Owego. The . . . Map (db m141832) HM
40 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Routes of the ArmiesOf General John Sullivan and General James Clinton — 1779 —
On Front Street at Court Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. Rear Face: Through the . . . Map (db m141825) HM
41 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Steamboats and Docks
On Front Street at Court Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Steamboats were a common sight in this part of the Susquehanna in the 19th century. The first one to ply the Owego section in the spring of 1826 for several weeks was the "Cadorus,” built in 1825 at York Haven, Pennsylvania. That seems . . . Map (db m141838) HM
42 New York, Tioga County, Owego — The Bridges of Owego
On Front Street west of Court Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling west.
Prior to the early 19th century, it seems that the easiest and most common way to get across the Susquehanna River was simply to walk through the shallow water. It was easy to find locations where fording was possible with water from bank to bank . . . Map (db m141834) HM
43 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Tioga County Memorial
On Front Street (New York State Route 17C) at Court Street & Park Street (New York State Route 96), on the left when traveling east on Front Street.
Tioga County To Her Heroes Who Fought And Her Martyrs Who Fell That The Union Might Live.Map (db m141809) WM
44 New York, Tioga County, Owego — Two Rivers GreenwayOwego Segment
On Front Street at Parkers Lane, on the left when traveling west on Front Street.
Welcome to Owego The Village of Owego affords all the pleasures of small-town life to its visitors and locals alike. Situated on the banks of the picturesque Susquehanna River, Owego has scenic natural views from the Court Street Bridge and . . . Map (db m141853) HM
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45 New York, Tioga County, Owego — 309 — World War II
Home of "Shangri-La WAC" Cpl. Margaret J. Hastings who survived 47 days in New Guinea jungle after May 13, 1945 plane crashMap (db m128006) HM
46 New York, Tioga County, Richford — Early Turnpike
On New York State Route 38 at New York State Route 79, on the right when traveling south on State Route 38.
Commission of 1797: - “To Lay Out the Road Leading from Cattskill Landing – to Catherinestown in the County of Tioga.”Map (db m76140) HM
47 New York, Tioga County, Richford — First Church
On New York State Route 38, on the left when traveling south.
Organized 1821, Built 1823 by Puritan Settlers. Rebuilt in 1854. Original Bell Now in Use.Map (db m76144) HM
48 New York, Tioga County, Richford — Public Square
On New York State Route 38 at New York State Route 79, on the right when traveling east on State Route 38.
Granted by deed to the Town of Richford by the pioneers Ezek. Rich and Stephen Wells October 9, 1821Map (db m76142) HM
49 New York, Tioga County, Richford — The Old Abbey
On New York State Route 38 at New York State Route 79 on State Route 38.
Built in 1813 by Samuel Smith who kept a Tavern here The Richford Post Office Established here in 1830Map (db m76143) HM
50 New York, Tioga County, Spencer — First Presbyterian Church
On North Main Street (New York State Route 34), on the left when traveling south.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m242337) HM
51 New York, Tioga County, Spencer — Spencer
On N Main Street (New York State Route 96) north of West Tioga Street (New York State Route 34), on the left when traveling north.
Spencer was the county seat 1811 - 1822 On this lot stood the old court house destroyed by fire 1821Map (db m237066) HM
52 New York, Tioga County, Spencer — Spencer American Revolutionary War Memorial
On North Main Street near Liberty Street (New York State Route 34), on the right when traveling south.
To the honor and glory of the soldiers of the revolution, buried in Spencer, N.Y. Rev. Asa Cummings · Rev. Michael Burdge · Daniel Brooks · Lieut. John English · Richard Ferris · Samuel Giles · John Jones · Uriah Jacobs · Nathan Martin · Rev. . . . Map (db m242335) WM
53 New York, Tioga County, Spencer — Spencer Co-op Society
On W Tioga Street (New York State Route 34) at Orchard Street, on the left when traveling east on W Tioga Street.
1928 - 1996 Founded by Finnish immigrants of the area.Map (db m237067) HM
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54 New York, Tioga County, Spencer — Spencer War Memorial
On North Main Street (New York State Route 34), on the right when traveling south.
Proudly we pay tribute to the men and women of Spencer who answered their country’s CallMap (db m242338) WM
55 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Civil War Memorial
On Moore Street east of Pine Street, on the left when traveling east.
This War Cannon Memorial is to honor the former G.A.R. Post 461--Colonel Walter C. Hull along with the recognition and loving memory of All War Veterans who on land, air and sea upheld the honor and integrity of our country and . . . Map (db m154081) WM
56 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — 140 — Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum
On Moore Street east of Pine Street, on the left when traveling east.
Glenwood Cemetery and Mausoleum has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 by the United States Department of [the] InteriorMap (db m154078) HM
57 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Grace Episcopal ChurchEstab. 1853
On Park Avenue north of Howard Street, on the left when traveling north.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m154086) HM
58 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Routes of the Armiesof General John Sullivan and General James Clinton — 1779 —
On Chemung Street, 0.1 miles west of Tracy Road, on the right when traveling east.
An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States.Map (db m150085) HM
59 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Valley Color Guard Memorial
On Broad Street at Loder Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
. . . Map (db m154084) WM
60 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Veterans Memorial
On Broad Street east of Loder Street, on the right when traveling east.
To All Veterans who served their country, the living and dead, we dedicate this memorialMap (db m154082) WM
61 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Veterans Memorial
On Broad Street at Loder Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
This memorial dedicated to all men • women of the Armed Forces. Past · Present · FutureMap (db m154083) WM
62 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Veterans Memorial
On Broad Street at Loder Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street.
In honor of All Veterans who have served in the United States military Their bravery and sacrifice will be rememberedMap (db m154085) WM
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63 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — Vietnam War MemorialChamberlain • Miller • Nulton • Stiger
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Michael John Chamberlain "Chambie" 1950 — 1970 W.H.S. Class of 1968 Chambie grew up on Heath Rd in Ellistown, where he enjoyed hunting and automobiles. He was a lineman on the football team, and was truly . . . Map (db m154089) HM WM
64 New York, Tioga County, Waverly — War MemorialIn Memoriam
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue.
This native boulder is erected to the memory of the Soldier and Sailor dead of our community. They nobly served to safeguard and transmit to posterity our country's principles of justice, freedom and democracy. 1776 • 1812 . . . Map (db m154087) WM
65 New York, Tioga County, Willseyville — Willseyville Community Baptist Church
On Willseyville Road (County Route 304) north of Hands Hill Road, on the right.
Est. 1837-building erected 1840 Joined the Organization of Baptist Churches 1843 Land given by Hon. Jacob Willsey for whom the village was named.Map (db m203237) HM
 
 
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