On Wall Street at Wombaugh Square, on the left when traveling south on Wall Street.
Organized 1854-built 1859
consecrated April 5, 1860
by Bishop William DeLancey
First rector Robert N. Parke
Architect Harold McGrath — — Map (db m168752) HM
On Wall Street (County Road 1) just north of Wombaugh Square, on the right when traveling north.
Maple Street Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m198445) HM
On Learn Road at South Road, on the right when traveling west on Learn Road.
Northrup Hill School District 10 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m157175) HM
On South Street at Tuscarora Street (New York State Route 417), on the right when traveling south on South Street.
The old village hall,
stood on this site from
1907 until 1994.
Listed on the
Historic Register,
it faithfully served
as a center of public
services and
entertainment — — Map (db m168750) HM
On Wall Street at Wombaugh Square, on the left when traveling south on Wall Street.
The part of the Great Iroquois Trail system runing from Tioga Point (Athens) westward through the heart of Seneca Territory
was called the “Forbidden Trail.” As keepers of the western door of the Iroquois Confederacy, the Senecas, for . . . — — Map (db m168754) HM
On New Main Street (New York State Route 36) 0.1 miles south of Oliver Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Christopher Hurlbut between 1804 and 1806 and was used as a home and a tavern. One of the oldest frame houses in Steuben County. — — Map (db m76112) HM
On East Main St (County Road 36) east of Boggs Street, on the right when traveling east.
Presbyterian Church of Atlanta has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m231805) HM
On Wayland Street (New York State Route 21) at University Avenue (County Road 39), on the right when traveling east on Wayland Street.
General Store built 1873 by Nelson A. Wetmore. Owned by Wolfanger & Pierce 1898-1923, later named Wolfanger Store. Renovated & reopened 2015. — — Map (db m198454) HM
On North Main Street just north of Chase Street, on the right when traveling north.
Let us reflect on the service of the millions of Americans who have been in our nations armed forces. Without their contribution, we would not have the opportunities and freedoms we enjoy. Especially, let us never forget the ones who made the . . . — — Map (db m298388) WM
In 1794 a tree was marked near here to measure the distance from Bath to Avoca as land was surveyed and divided by Phelps & Corham — — Map (db m178119) HM
Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union troops. . . . — — Map (db m154121) HM
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, . . . — — Map (db m154105) HM WM
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
In 1872, the New York legislature passed an unfunded bill to create the New York Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. The Grand Army of the Republic, a Union Army veterans group, raised money to construct the . . . — — Map (db m154122) HM
In memory of the
Soldiers and Sailors
of the War for the
Preservation of the Union
who died in
the New York State
Soldiers and Sailors Home
—————————
Erected with . . . — — Map (db m154106) WM
In memory of the
Veterans of the Civil War
1861 — 1865
this plot is dedicated
for the future observance of
Memorial Day
—————
These men lived that a
government of the people, by
the . . . — — Map (db m154131) HM WM
On Geneva Street (New York State Route 54) at Liberty Street/Haverling Street, on the left when traveling north on Geneva Street.
In memory of the
men from this town
who laid down their lives
for their country, during the
War of the Rebellion.
1861 — 1865
Erected by voluntary contributions of
the Citizens of Bath. 1882
Antietam • Gettysburg • Atlanta • . . . — — Map (db m154139) WM
On Morris Street at Pine Street, on the left when traveling west on Morris Street.
This marble fountain
was donated by
Katherine Sharpe Davenport
in memory of her husband
the Hon. Ira Davenport (1841-1904)
Public Servant and Benefactor — — Map (db m154104) HM
Dedicated
to those men of the
First Marine Division, FMF
who gave their lives
in the service of
their country
World War II Korea Vietnam
Southwest Asia — — Map (db m154109) WM
On Geneva Street, on the right when traveling north.
Robert A Douglas was hung here April 29, 1825 before a crowd of 10,000. Today’s laws likely would not have convicted him of murder — — Map (db m105859) HM
On Cohocton Street east of Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Pioneer in coal, railroads,
highways, canals, banking.
Sheriff & U.S. Congressman.
This home served as
Davenport Library 1893-1999. — — Map (db m154103) HM
In honor of those who gave the
ultimate sacrifice in service to
the United States of America and
the families they left behind.
The sacrifice will not be forgotten. — — Map (db m154127) WM
On County Route 70A, on the left when traveling west.
Wm. Goff here in 1812 erected saw, grist, carding and fulling mills and a distillery with brick from his own kiln. This house was built in 1830. — — Map (db m267487) HM
On East Main Street (County Route 333) west of Route 415, on the right when traveling west.
Founding family of
Town of Campbell - established April 15,
1831. The Campbell family arrived in 1801
and began the settlement called “Campbelltown”
Their home was built on the hill
overlooking Hope Cemetery because
there they could . . . — — Map (db m298377) HM
Near Interstate 390 south of Cohocton Loon Lake Road, on the right when traveling north.
Seneca Indians inhabited this area until 1779 when their towns and cornfields were destroyed by the Sullivan-Clinton expedition, forcing a migration to Niagara.
After the Revolution these lands were included in the Pulteney Purchase of one . . . — — Map (db m298224) HM
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Est. 1863 on John B. Larrowe
farm. Albertus Larrowe II,
1826-1899, founder Larrowe
Milling Co., & other family
members interred here. — — Map (db m132737) HM
On Chestnut Street north of W Market Street, on the right when traveling north.
The old thermometer draw tower stands as a monument to Corning’s technology leadership. When built in 1912, the tower represented a great step forward in tubing production technology – the vertical draw.
Before Corning introduced the . . . — — Map (db m143954) HM
On Center Way (New York State Route 414) at Corning Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Center Way.
Delaware Indian town—1750’s–1764. Site of 1760 Indian conference with Moravian agents, Christian F. Post and John Hays about the “forbidden path.” — — Map (db m79380) HM
Near East Tioga Avenue near Cedar Street / Centerway ( Route 414).
During the 150th anniversary of Corning Incorporated’s history in the year 2001 our community presents this David Dowler Sculpture commemorating the 1868 unloading of the company’s first machinery at this site. Thus began an alliance with the . . . — — Map (db m80028) HM
On West Pulteney Street (State Highway 415) at Wallace Street, on the right when traveling west on West Pulteney Street.
1796 Painted Post Tavern Built by Chas. Williamson, Pulteney Land Ass'n Agent- named in 1976 for the first innkeeper, Benjamin Patterson. — — Map (db m33214) HM
On East Tioga Avenue west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Corning
Duane Eddy
Pioneer in Rock & Roll Music
King of “Twang”
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member
Guitar Legend
Born April 26, 1938
Corning Duane Eddy Circle 2025 — — Map (db m285971) HM
On West Market Street just west of Pine Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built in the late 1870’s, the building housing Brown’s Cigar Store is one of the oldest on Market Street. It is designed in the Victorian Gothic style with contrasting brick work highlighting the architectural features. The Cigar Store storefront . . . — — Map (db m175754) HM
On Walnut Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
Block 66, set aside by the Corning Co. in 1840 as a public square, has housed a school, churches, and courthouses. Constructed from 1905-1909, the popularly known Courthouse Park was renamed Canfield Park in 1944, in honor of the city engineer who . . . — — Map (db m91095) HM
Near Pine Street 0.2 miles north of E Tioga Street, on the left when traveling north.
1921 Year the Bridge was Completed
92.3’ Each Arch Span Length
752’ Total Bridge Length
41’ Each Arch length
This bridge was built in 1921, when Warren G. Harding was president of the United States. It closed to motor vehicles in 1981, . . . — — Map (db m144164) HM
On West 3rd Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on West 3rd Street.
Corning Free Academy has
been a Corning Landmark
since 1923. A high school,
then a jr. high, it became
a middle school in 1976. — — Map (db m281701) HM
On East Market Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on East Market Street.
Built in 1851, this building, one of the oldest on Market Street, has been substantially altered from its original three storied Greek Revival style. It is constructed of brick and is one of the few buildings surviving the disastrous fires of the . . . — — Map (db m79959) HM
On Wall Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Wall Street.
Corning was a railroad town well into the 1900’s beginning with the corning-Blossburg Railroad in 1839. In 1849 the Erie Railroad was built through the village. In 1881 the DL&W came to Corning via Gibson and the Northside. The Corning-Blossburg . . . — — Map (db m80064) HM
Dedicated In Memory of
Those Employees of this company
who died in the service
of their Country
Corning Glass Works
Ainsworth, Paul R. • Austin, Robert N. • Bassett, James A. •Beck, Winifred C. • Blackman, Robert E. • Brace, Jesse W. • . . . — — Map (db m282248) WM
On 1st Street west of Pine Street, on the left when traveling west.
Given by the Corning Co. this land, first the Public Square, then Canfield Park, has hosted a school, parks, churches, and a courthouse. — — Map (db m91106) HM
On East Market Street at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on East Market Street.
The third floor of this 1885 building served as a large dance hall where Irene and Vernon Castle, darlings of the Dance Mode in America during 1914–1915, became a weekly feature.
In 1965, the exterior of this building was completely . . . — — Map (db m80026) HM
On East Market Street just west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building, which houses Galvin and Haines Insurance Company, is extraordinarily elaborate in its fine terra cotta detailing—most notably the famous “Owl of Market Street,” perched on top of the pedimented cornice.
Known as the . . . — — Map (db m254727) HM
On West Market Street at Pine Street, on the right when traveling west on West Market Street.
In recognition of its historical and architectural importance, Market Street has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The street is composed of fine examples of late 19th Century commercial buildings rehabilitated as part of a . . . — — Map (db m79989) HM
On Denison Parkway East west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Rockwell is housed in Corning’s Old City Hall. It was completed in 1893 and is a notable example of American Romanesque Revival architecture. In the late 19th century, this was a popular style of civic architecture seen throughout the nation. . . . — — Map (db m144289) HM
On W. Market Street at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on W. Market Street.
The Southern Tier Roller Mills maintained operations here until 1918. Eight years later the building was purchased by the Corning Glass Works and in 1930 became the club house for employee recreational facilities. After these activities were . . . — — Map (db m66258) HM
On Cohocton Street (New York State Route 225) at 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on Cohocton Street.
In memory of those
who served their country
during the
War for the Preservation of the Union
1861 — 1865
Fort Sumter • Antietam
Gettysburg • Appomattox
—————————
The City . . . — — Map (db m154244) WM
Dedicated to all
Veterans who served in the
United States Armed Forces with
devotion, loyalty, honor, and their
determination to preserve freedom
"Freedom Is Not Free"
[Armed Services Emblems] — — Map (db m154249) WM
On Bridge Street just south of East William Street, on the right when traveling north.
Guest artist Virgil Ortiz collaborated with students in Visibility of Truth mural, bringing attention to the little-known Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Led by Po’pay from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, the victory over the Spanish lasted twelve years and . . . — — Map (db m311587) HM
On Pine Street at West First Street, on the right when traveling south on Pine Street.
Built in 1897 as the City Club
Damaged by fire in 1926
Redesigned by Pierce & Dockstader
Opened as the World War Memorial Library
on Memorial Day 1929
A tribute to Veterans of World War I — — Map (db m282131) HM WM
On South Bridge Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling north on South Bridge Street.
In memory of Italian immigrant families. Migration began in the late 1800’s. Descendents remained until displaced by the flood disaster of 1972, ending over 100 year history of Italian settlement. Family surnames that originated in this . . . — — Map (db m311598) HM
On East 3rd Street just west of Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west.
Amo Houghton Home
Built by Amory Houghton Jr. in 1898
Designed by H.H. Bickford
Grandson Amory (Amo) Houghton Jr.
lived here 1956-2020
Beloved businessman,
community member, and politician
President of Corning Glass Works 1961-1964 . . . — — Map (db m294406) HM
On Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86) 0.8 miles west of Victory Highway (State Route 417), on the right when traveling west.
This part of New York State was once the homeland of the Seneca Indians, one of the six nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. These people were great agriculturalists, known for their corn, beans, squash, fruit trees and livestock. During the . . . — — Map (db m222465) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 248) at Andover Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
To Honor Our
Veterans
and
Firemen
Who Keep Us Free And Safe
To Remember The Service
And Sacrifices Of Our Citizens
To All
We Extend Everlasting Gratitude
Dedicated August 28, 2010
Left Tablet
In honor . . . — — Map (db m168961) WM
On South Valley Road at Cemetary Road, on the right when traveling east on South Valley Road.
1878-1930
This modest cemetery is the final resting place of Hammondsport native Glenn Hammond Curtiss, an American hero.
Glenn Curtiss was a man who liked to go fast. His personal quest for speed began with building and racing bicycles . . . — — Map (db m70029) HM
On Pulteney St (Route 54A) at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Pulteney St.
1900 - 1904
Glen Curtiss found his first success in the bicycle business.
Bicycle racer and mechanical whiz, Glenn Curtiss, opened his first shop in 1900, directly across the street from where you are now standing. Here Curtiss repaired and . . . — — Map (db m69912) HM
Near Main Street (New York State Route 54A) 0.2 miles north of Route 54.
Some of America's earliest aircraft took to the air over Kingsley Flats
In 1904 "Captain T.S. Baldwin from California purchased a Curtiss motorcycle engine to power his experimental dirigible airship. Two years later, Baldwin moved his . . . — — Map (db m136683) HM
1908
When Glenn Curtiss flew the June Bug here in Pleasant Valley on July 4, 1908, he made American aviation history.
With Curtiss at the controls, the June Bug rose into the air, leveled off at a height of about 40 feet, and . . . — — Map (db m70114) HM
On New York State Route 54 0.5 miles east of Main Street ( Route 54A), on the left when traveling east.
Beginning in 1911, Glenn Curtiss test-flew his pioneering seaplances and flying boats from this beach.
By 1911 Curtiss had already built a working seaplane that made water takeoffs and landings on pontoons. But the secret to making a . . . — — Map (db m154159) HM
On Shethar Street west of Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built prior to 1863. Home of Charles D. Champlin, miller, farmer, businessman & a principal organizer of Pleasant Valley Wine Co. — — Map (db m178055) HM
On New York State Route 54, on the right when traveling south.
Born Hammondsport 1878
early maker of motorcycle
and airplane engines - flew
successfully airplanes and
hydroplanes here 1908-1911
— — Map (db m69813) HM
Born in Hammondsport N.Y.
May 21, 1878
His many accomplishments include: the first water-cooled aeronautical engine; the first seaplane; invention of the first aileron, and the first flying school. After obtaining the first aviator’s license, he . . . — — Map (db m105860) HM
On New York State Route 54 0.5 miles east of Main Street ( Route 54A), on the left when traveling east.
Born - May 21, 1878 Hammondsport, NY
Died - July 23, 1930 Buffalo, NY
Buried - July 25, 1930 Hammondsport, NY
1907 - "Fastest Man on Earth"
1908 - Hammondsport - Center of American aerial activity
1909 - Won Gordon Bennett Trophy for . . . — — Map (db m154157) HM
Hammondsport is the proud hometown of Glenn H. Curtiss,
a legendary figure in early flight and the Father of Naval Aviation.
It was here, between 1904 and 1915, that Curtiss collaborated
with other aviation pioneers, including Alexander . . . — — Map (db m278102) HM
On Shethar Street at Pulteney Street, on the left when traveling west on Shethar Street.
The American aviation industry had its beginnings in the Curtiss factory once located on this site.
On this hillside stood the family home where Glenn and Lena Curtiss moved after their marriage in 1898. Curtiss built a small factory behind . . . — — Map (db m178058) HM
On Pulteney Street at Reservoir Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Pulteney Street.
Built 1835-1836 by Meredith Mallory of Yates Co. for $30,000. There were 3 combined overshot and pitchback water wheels inside building. — — Map (db m168845) HM
On Liberty Place at Pulteney Street ( Route 54A), on the left when traveling east on Liberty Place.
Pulteney Square has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m168966) HM
Near Main Street (New York State Route 54A) 0.2 miles north of Route 54.
Between January and May 1908, John Newton Williams, demonstrated rotary wing test rigs at this site, known as Kingsley Flats, marking one of the first significant efforts to develop a helicopter in the United States. Powered by an engine designed . . . — — Map (db m136684) HM
On Seneca Street at Broadway Mall, on the right when traveling west on Seneca Street.
east marker front
In memory of veterans of the Civil War 1861 - 1865 from Hornellsville N.Y. area in our country's service.
east marker inside
In memory of veterans of World War II from Hornellsville N.Y. area in our country's . . . — — Map (db m76111) WM
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