1 ► New York, Chenango County, Afton — About Two Miles Down The Susquehanna River —

About two miles down The Susquehanna River on an island and adjacent shores was the camp site of the army of General James Clinton on the night of August 13, 1779. The site of Afton was occupied by the Indian village of Conihunto Destroyed by a . . . — — Map (db m93323) HM

2 ► New York, Chenango County, Afton — 378 — Cunahunta —

Site of Iroquois town burned by the Continental Army under the Command of Colonel William Butler October 9 & 10, 1778 — — Map (db m132735) HM

3 ► New York, Chenango County, Afton — 518 — Early Cemetery —

Established in 1818 as the Universalist Church burying ground and now called East Side Cemetery. Many early settlers buried here. — — Map (db m230671) HM

4 ► New York, Chenango County, Afton — 259 — Mormon House Site —

Joseph Smith, founder of Mormon Church, & Emma Hale were married here January 18, 1827 by Justice Zechariah Tarble — — Map (db m93512) HM

5 ► New York, Chenango County, Afton — Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton —

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 m92996) HM

6 ► New York, Chenango County, Afton — Unadilla Region — Historic New York —

Indians living in the valleys of the Unadilla and Susquehanna Rivers played an important role in the region's early history. Fur traders from Albany and the Mohawk Valley reached out to Oquaga (now Windsor), and a mission to the Indians was . . . — — Map (db m93549) HM

7 ► New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — Bainbridge New York 20th Century Wars Memorial —

Left Monument (from left to right): USA   Henry Lazell Hubbard   WWI PVT Art. Co. L 307th Inf. Glorious 77th Div. AEF Born 4 May 1896. Wounded 3 October 1918 in the Argonne Meuse Offensive. Succumbed to his injuries two days . . . — — Map (db m148716) WM

8 ► New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — Bainbridge New York Civil War Memorial — To The Brave — 1861-1865 —

Erected In Memory Of Those Who Gave Their Lives To Save Their Country By The Hon Henry A. Clark The muffled drums sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo, No more on life's parade shall meet The brave and fallen few. On . . . — — Map (db m146630) WM

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9 ► New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — Bainbridge, New York —

Settled about 1789 by "Vermont Sufferers." Originally known as Jericho , in Clinton Township. Named Bainbridge in 1815 in honor of Captain William Bainbridge, naval hero of the War of 1812. Incorporated as a village in 1829. This park, known . . . — — Map (db m146618) HM

10 ► New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — First Presbyterian Church —

Society founded March 31, 1793 through the efforts of the Rev. William A. Stone of the Vermont Domestic Missionary Society. The first church was erected in 1793, and was destroyed by fire in 1814. The present building was erected in . . . — — Map (db m146817) HM

11 ► New York, Chenango County, Bainbridge — First Toll Gate —

First Toll Gate on the Susquehanna-Bath Turnpike was near this point — — Map (db m93126) HM

12 ► New York, Chenango County, Beaver Meadow — 383 — Former Hotel —

Beaver Meadow Hotel built ca. 1872. Provided a rest stop for overnight guests passing through this area until closing in 1916. — — Map (db m132756) HM

13 ► New York, Chenango County, Columbus — Columbus Memorial —

Columbus Memorial Columbus named by Dr. Tracy Robinson First settlement by Col. Converse on lot 44 in 1781. Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Columbus Church, C. Church, J. Dennison, J.P. Howard, T. Kinney, N. Loomis, . . . — — Map (db m168968) WM

14 ► New York, Chenango County, Coventryville — Coffin Man —

Simon Jones' stone here was carved by J.W Stewart 1818. Local history suggests J.W. is now known as Coffin Man for carving many similar stones. — — Map (db m93286) HM

15 ► New York, Chenango County, Earlville — The Bark Hut —

Here in 1788 stood The Bark Hut of Bates, Stowell and Salisbury, first settlers of what is now Madison County — — Map (db m226557) HM

16 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Original stone arch carrying canal over creek about 150 yds due east. Oxford Historical Society — — Map (db m94138) HM

17 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

The canal bed and towpath curve around to make level route on the valley floor. — — Map (db m94141) HM

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18 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Near here to the east are ruins of an aqueduct which carried the canal across the Chenango River. — — Map (db m94142) HM

19 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Historic building was inn of canal travelers 1846-56. Canal boat repair station was east of road. — — Map (db m94143) HM

20 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

On this spot was a 100 foot culvert of cut stone dated 1845 which carried a creek under the canal. — — Map (db m94371) HM

21 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Early Church In Greene —

The Baptist Society was organized on this site by Elder Nathaniel Kellogg in 1795 — — Map (db m94167) HM

22 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Early Settlers —

Early Settlers included Joseph Juliand, Simond Barnett, and Stephen Ketchum. In 1795 Talleyrand visited early French Settlement here. — — Map (db m230648) HM

23 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Baptist Church —

First Baptist Church in Chenango County organized on this site by Elder Nathaniel Kellogg in 1795 — — Map (db m94155) HM

24 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Bridge —

Across the Chenango River was built on this site in 1807. Susquehanna and Bath Turnpike crossed here. — — Map (db m94154) HM

25 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Church —

In village of Greene this Congregational Church was organized in 1811. The first pastor was Rev. John B. Hoyt. — — Map (db m230655) HM

26 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — First Hotel —

First hotel in Greene erected on this site in 1803 by Thomas Wattles — — Map (db m94152) HM

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27 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Go-Won-Go Mohawk —

An Indian princess lived in this house. — — Map (db m94151) HM

28 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Greene —

Village laid out in 1806 by Elisha Smith. Was first called Hornby, later named for Gen. Nathaniel Greene. Incorporated 1842. — — Map (db m94165) HM

29 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Greene Civil War Memorial — 1861-1865 —

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30 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Stephen Ketchum —

Settled near this site in the town of Greene and built his log cabin in 1792. — — Map (db m230651) HM

31 ► New York, Chenango County, Greene — Wilcox Homestead —

First tavern in the town of erected on this site by Conrad Sharp, 1794. First town meeting held here in 1798. — — Map (db m94164) HM

32 ► New York, Chenango County, Guilford — 120 — Guilford Center Presbyterian Church —

Guilford Center Presbyterian Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 by the United States Department of the Interior William G.Pomeroy Foundation 2017 — — Map (db m149752) HM

33 ► New York, Chenango County, Guilford — Site of Office and Residence Of First Doctor —

Site of Office and Residence Of First Doctor Dr. John Clark — — Map (db m93147) HM

34 ► New York, Chenango County, Guilford — Site of the First Log Cabin —

Site of the first log cabin Dec. 25, 1795 Replaced by Dibbles Tavern - 1798 — — Map (db m220781) HM

35 ► New York, Chenango County, Guilford — 626 — Walter A. Baldwin —

Moved to Georgia 1852 and conscripted in Confederate Army 1864. Taken prisoner 1865 and died of disease 1 month after release. Buried here. — — Map (db m148983) HM

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36 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Anson Burlingame —

In honor of Anson Burlingame Born in New Berlin November 14th 1820 As minister to China under Lincoln, he was the first to unite the Orient and the Occident in affairs of state. — — Map (db m144213) HM

37 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Gratz Tract —

9000 acres ("Tenedorah") sold in 1770 by Col. G. Croghan to Philadelphia's Gratz family proposed site of Gratzburg. — — Map (db m170166) HM

38 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Historic Law Office —

Erected in the early 19th century and continuously occupied by local attorneys from ca. 1830-1995. Attorneys included: General A.C Welch, H.H. Harrington, A.M. Morse, and James Honeywell — — Map (db m93452) HM

39 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Hoboken —

Site of 1832 Arkwright cotton mill and 1899 Borden's world's largest condensery. — — Map (db m170168) HM

40 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — John P. Usher —

Secretary of Interior under Abraham Lincoln practiced law in New Berlin with John Hyde 1837-1839. — — Map (db m144174) HM

41 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — N.Y.O. & W. Depot —

- 1869 Board & Batten Depot - Largest built by NY Oswego Midland RR. Its size shows how important New Berlin was to the railroad. — — Map (db m230546) HM

42 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — New Berlin —

First settled about 1790 Anson Burlingame born here Nov. 14, 1820 U.S. Minister to China under President Lincoln — — Map (db m93454) HM

43 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — Site of Daniel Scribner's Home —

Site of Daniel Scribner's Home Built 1790 First house in 16th township. Large log building used as trading post and for town meetings. — — Map (db m93458) HM

44 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — St. Andrews Church and Cemetery —

Worship began in 1808 led by Fr. Daniel Nash. First Episcopal Church in Chenango County. Cemetery owned by church. — — Map (db m93163) HM

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45 ► New York, Chenango County, New Berlin — White Store Church —

Built 1820 by Baptists, Methodists, and Universalists. Church in original form except pulpit lowered in 1863. — — Map (db m93551) HM

46 ► New York, Chenango County, North Pharsalia — Game Refuge —

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47 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — "The Castle" —

1/4 Mile West The Castle Oneida Indian Fort. Councils held here up to 1790. — — Map (db m149753) HM

48 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — 1789 —

Capt. John Harris, seaman and pioneer, bought land from Broad Street to river. First town meeting held in his home. — — Map (db m93281) HM

49 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Avery Power —

First settler in town of Norwich 1788; owned adjoining river flat. Lucy Power, first white native of Chenango Valley. — — Map (db m93280) HM

50 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

This stone arch supported an aqueduct that carried the canal over Fly Creek. Bicentennial '76 Morton-Norwich — — Map (db m92591) HM

51 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Meads Pond was used as a holding basin for barges of iron, coal and freight from the adjacent canal. — — Map (db m92592) HM

52 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Canal bridge site where 1,000 men of the 114th Regt. embarked by flotilla to Civil War, Sept. 6, 1862. Bicentennial '76 NB&T of Norwich — — Map (db m92593) HM

53 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal —

East of the road are remains of a lock and feeder pond where canal passed through productive farm country. Bicentennial '76 Terry Descendants — — Map (db m92595) HM

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54 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Just west a large wooden aqueduct spanned creek. $2,500,000 canal linked area to Utica, Binghamton. — — Map (db m93294) HM

55 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

The canal and towpath can be seen parallel to the highway at this point. — — Map (db m94472) HM

56 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal Walking Tour — Maydole Hammer Factory Sign —

This view of the Chenango Canal is looking north toward the Maydole Hammer factory and Lock #93. The Hammer factory covered the area today (2007) occupied by the buildings of the Golden Age Apartments. The lock was located in the space that is now . . . — — Map (db m94231) HM

57 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal Walking Tour — Sternberg, Hall and Company Sign —

This photograph taken from the west bank of the Chenango Canal looking east, shows the Sternberg, Hall and Company Sash and Blind Factory. The picture of the factory was taken about 1872. The factory produced window frames (sashes) and blinds . . . — — Map (db m94233) HM

58 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango Canal Walking Tour — V.F.W. Sign —

This photograph taken about 1870 shows the Chenango Canal looking south from the viewpoint of the canal bridge that crossed East Main Street at Canal Street. In the foreground is Edwin Smith's Warehouse, later known as R.D.Eaton Grain and Seed . . . — — Map (db m94236) HM

59 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Chenango County World War II Memorial —

This Memorial Erected In Honor Of The Men And Women Of This Community Who Served Their Country In World War II We Hold in Grateful Memory These Men Who Died To Preserve Our Way of Life Grant Them Eternal Peace Erected By . . . — — Map (db m157097) WM

60 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — First Log Cabin —

First log cabin in Norwich was built on this site about 1790 by Colonel William Monroe "Drummer Boy of the Revolutionary War" State Education Department 1936 — — Map (db m92594) HM

61 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Gateman’s Tower c. 1907 —

Gateman’s Tower c.1907 Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (1868-1960) City crossing gates were operated from towers, such as this, from 1907 to the 1960's. This tower originally stood southeast of the Front Street crossing. To your . . . — — Map (db m154529) HM

62 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Railroad Yards —

On this site were located Northern division offices, yards, repair shops of the New York Ontario & Western Railway 1868-1957 Bicentennial '76 Norwich City — — Map (db m92916) HM

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63 ► New York, Chenango County, Norwich — Ruth Benedict — 1887-1948 —

Childhood Home of Dr. Ruth Benedict. First Well – Known Woman Anthropologist. Author, Patterns of Culture Gerorge E. Pataki, Governor — — Map (db m93278) HM

64 ► New York, Chenango County, Otselic — 384 — Former Church —

Constructed ca. 1862 as the Second Methodist Episcopal Church of Otselic. The church closed in 1993 and was sold in 1994. — — Map (db m149155) HM

65 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Baldwin Home —

Site Of home built by Jonathan Baldwin in 1794. Builder 1st School, Many houses & 2nd river bridge. moved west of P.O. in 1939. Replaced by Co. Bicentennial '82 — — Map (db m92733) HM

66 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

The Oxford Turning Basin. Sight of overnight tie up for canal boats. — — Map (db m92749) HM

67 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Canal bed and towpath wound its way through the valley following the foot of the hills. Chenango County Bicentennial '76 — — Map (db m93277) HM

68 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Congregational Church —

Oldest Church Edifice Standing In The Village Of Oxford Dedicated July 31, 1823. — — Map (db m92748) HM

69 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Fort Hill Mill —

Built in 1794 by Theodore Burr and Jonathan Baldwin. — — Map (db m92734) HM

70 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Junction Of Ithaca-Catskill Turnpike —

Junction Of Ithaca-Catskill Turnpike and the Utica-Binghamton line of Post Coaches. Stage Route And Mail Line formed in 1822. — — Map (db m92732) HM

71 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Lake Warn —

According to tradition burial place of Thick Neck, giant Chief of the Antones, a tribe of the Tuscaroras killed by the Oneidas. — — Map (db m93276) HM

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72 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Little Merrit's Tomb —

A unique tomb with a window, marking the final resting place of young Merrit Beardsley upon his death in 1865. — — Map (db m225870) HM

73 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Lock 99 —

The Chenango Land Trust expresses its graditude Maurice and Barbara Ingraham for having the foresight to protect Chenango Canal Lock 99,the best preserved Chenango Canal lock, Lock purchase and preservation made possible by a grant from the Land . . . — — Map (db m93513) HM

74 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Oxford —

First town meeting held in April 1794. Incorporated as village April, 1806. — — Map (db m92746) HM

75 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Oxford Revolutionary War Memorial —

A Memorial to Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in the Town of Oxford Maj. Benjamin Throop · Maj. Gerrit Vanwagenen · Lieyt. Solomon Fenton · Sgt. Maj. Samuel Stow · Hezekiah Brockett · Henry Balcolm · Dr. Samuel Baldwin · Zophar Bets · John . . . — — Map (db m204633) WM

76 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — 748 — Patriot Burials —

Warn-Ten Broeck Cemetery Burials as early as Ca.1792 At least 9 Revolutionary War veterans interred here from 1800-1851 — — Map (db m211413) HM

77 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Site of Ancient Indian Fort —

In 1791 early settlers found evidence of this Fort having been in use for many years — — Map (db m92731) HM

78 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Site of Log House —

Site of Log House built by Benjamin Hovey, 1790, who served in the Revolution and was known as "Father of the Settlement" — — Map (db m92747) HM

79 ► New York, Chenango County, Oxford — Site of St. Paul's Episcopal Church —

Site of St. Paul's Episcopal Church Erected in 1816. The first church edifice in the village of Oxford. — — Map (db m93015) HM

80 ► New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — First Congregational Church of Pitcher —

First Congregational Church of Pitcher has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m146742) HM

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81 ► New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — 2 — Hinman Cemetery —

Burials as early as 1803 Chenango County — — Map (db m213640) HM

82 ► New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — 45 — Pink Hill Legend — Legends & Lore —

Zella Droff was murdered in 1870s by husband for attending dances here at former Pitcher Hotel. Her ghost returns to travelers on Pink Hill Road. — — Map (db m146667) HM

83 ► New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — Pitcher Baptist Church —

Pitcher Baptist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m146738) HM

84 ► New York, Chenango County, Rockdale — Rockdale Community Church —

Rockdale Community Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m169656)

85 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — 1885-1935 Game Farm —

1885-1935 Game Farm Sherburne State Game Farm. Established in 1909. The first in New York and the oldest in continuous oper ation the United States — — Map (db m93153) HM

86 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — 2006 Rexford Falls Footbridge Restoration —

2006 Rexford Falls Footbridge Restoration Herbert H. & Mariea L. Brown Foundation Town of Sherburne — — Map (db m93152) HM

87 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

At this point the canal ran under a wooden bridge on what was then known as Water St. Chenango County Bicentennial '76 — — Map (db m93159) HM

88 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

Just west can be seen the canal bed, towpath and site of woolen mill and other canal related industries — — Map (db m93160) HM

89 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Chenango Canal — 1837-1878 —

In barn at the rear of this house, mules were kept to tow boats on the adjoining canal. — — Map (db m93161) HM

90 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — One Room Schoolhouse — Circa 1890 —

This building was used to conduct classes in District 12, 1890 to 1929 District 14, 1931 to 1947 This schoolhouse given in memory of James A. & Anna O.C. Kehoe By Hermene & Bill Kehoe 1991 — — Map (db m93162) HM

91 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Sherburne - Early Settlers —

1793 1893 This monument erected to the proprietors & pioneers of Sherburne by their descendants of the one hundredth anniversary of this settlement. Brave, Patriotic, Freedom • Loving, God • Fearing. Their names are honorable. Their character . . . — — Map (db m226618) HM

92 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Sherburne Civil War Monument —

Erected 1881 by Dr. Devillo White in memory of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in putting down the Southern Rebellion. (names of soldiers and battles) — — Map (db m168758) WM

93 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Sherburne War Memorial —

To Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice World War I Elmer E. Crandall · Vincent Brown · Donald T. Rafferty · Harold Newman · Charles G. Cotton · Donald Trow World War II Robert C. Adsit · Charles H. Crumb · Philip Edmonds · Robert B. Finch . . . — — Map (db m226626) HM WM

94 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — West Hill-1802 —

Colonel William S. Smith, aide to Washington, owned 150,000 acres hereabout in 1791; married Abigail Adams. Buried at rear, due north. — — Map (db m93154) HM

95 ► New York, Chenango County, Sherburne — Western Oracle —

Western Oracle The first newspaper in Chenango County,The Western Oracle, published on this site in 1803, by Abraham and Nicholas Romeyn. Replaced By Co. Bicentennial '82 — — Map (db m93151) HM

96 ► New York, Chenango County, Smithville Flats — 1875-1963 Tarbell Farms —

Site of a renowned Guernsey dairy farm Golden Guernsey milk was once shipped to New York City's finest restaurants — — Map (db m213223) HM

97 ► New York, Chenango County, Smyrna — Albany-Ithaca Turnpike —

A stake driven here marked 100 miles west from Albany on the Albany-Ithaca turnpike built in 1805 — — Map (db m211688) HM

98 ► New York, Chenango County, Smyrna — Brigham Young —

Site of boyhood home of Brigham Young, Mormon leader, is one half mile no. [north] on Cole Rd. The family went on to western New York. — — Map (db m168672) HM

99 ► New York, Chenango County, South Otselic — 295 — B.F. Gladding —

Begun in 1816 by rope maker John Gladding, the industry became known for the quality fishing lines it once manufactured here. — — Map (db m133058) HM

100 ► New York, Chenango County, South Otselic — Gladding —

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