1 ► New York, Onondaga County, Amboy — Amboy Airport —

1925 barnstormers landed on Hinsdale farm. 1st Syracuse Municipal Airport 1927-1949: Lindbergh, Earhart flew in airshows, WWII flying school — — Map (db m175960) HM

2 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — First Presbyterian —

1813 First village church worship in red school house 1830 White wooden church 1865 Present brick church Horatio N. White Architect — — Map (db m194665) HM

3 ► New York, Onondaga County, Baldwinsville — Log Cabin Site —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

Built 1871 - served Syracuse Northern RR - burned and rebuilt about 1890. Renamed Clay Station 1903. First PO in town. D. Sotherden, Owner — — Map (db m65338) HM

17 ► New York, Onondaga County, Clay — Oak Orchard —

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 —

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 —

In memory of Alexander D. Ellis One of the founders of the Village of East Syracuse, New York 1834-1927 — — Map (db m145119) HM

20 ► New York, Onondaga County, East Syracuse — East Syracuse War Memorial —

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 —

To honor and commemorate Town of Dewitt veterans of all wars who fought for our country — — Map (db m145120) WM

22 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Built about 1820 —

Home of Col. John Stevens, Onondaga County Militia, War of 1812 — — Map (db m139627) HM

23 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Built Circa 1835 —

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 Office — — Map (db m139628) HM

24 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Doman House —

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 —

Congregational Church First church in area organized in 1800. Church building 1824 Elbridge Community Church 1945 — — Map (db m139575) HM

26 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Elbridge Central —

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 —

Near This Site First Log Cabin In the Town of Elbridge Built by Josiah Buck 1793 — — Map (db m108730) HM

28 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Industrial Area — 1797-1929 —

Employed up to 600. Grist mill, chair factories piano player co., Dyneto Co., paper mill, distillery bicycle factory, many others — — Map (db m139616) HM

29 ► New York, Onondaga County, Elbridge — Jordan Lock 51 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

In Town of Pompay Built by Ebenezer Handy, 1806 — — Map (db m143907) HM

33 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fabius — Timothy Jerome —

Log cabin site and farm land purchased in 1793 first Fabius supervisor great great granduncle of Sir Winston Churchill — — Map (db m127575) HM

34 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fairmount — James Geddes 1798 —

Site of home of James Geddes 1798 Erie Canal surveyor, 1808 Chief Engineer 1816-1825 — — Map (db m175945) HM

35 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Civil War Memorial —

(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 —

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 —

Nationally known abolition and women's rights advocate Lived here from 1854 until her death in 1898 — — Map (db m142703) HM

38 ► New York, Onondaga County, Fayetteville — Matilda Joslyn Gage Home —

"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 —

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 —

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 —

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 Dewitt — 1766 - 1794 —

Major of the militia Judge of county courts 1st supervisor town of Pompey for whom town of Dewitt was named in 1835 — — Map (db m221704) HM

43 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jamesville — On-On-Da-Ga —

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 —

Opened 1819 in Jordan Abandoned Fall of 1917 Aqueduct built 1841 when the canal was enlarged Canal Park built 1932 — — Map (db m12544) HM

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45 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — Jordan —

White Mill Built 1812. Millers of fine flour First mill to use roller system in milling of flour — — Map (db m153639) HM

46 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 7 — Locktender’s House —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

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 —

Town of Elbridge established 1793. Set aside from the Town of Camillus March 26, 1829 — — Map (db m153643) HM

53 ► New York, Onondaga County, Kirkville — Old Erie Canal State Historic Park at Kirkville Road —

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 —

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 —

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 —

Flows thru Mason homestead Named in honor of “PFC Robert V Mason Jr” Died in battle Feb 20 1945 Mount Belvedere Italy WWII — — Map (db m221706) HM WM

57 ► New York, Onondaga County, Lafayette — 291 — Rounds Cemetery —

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, Liverpool — Founded 1820 —

Eleven people, served by circuit riders, formed a Methodist Society. First pastor began in 1841. This sanctuary built in 1856. — — Map (db m152091) HM

59 ► New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — Liverpool Lamp Post —

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

60 ► New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — 160 — Lucius Gleason House —

Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 by the United States Department of Interior — — Map (db m150703) HM

61 ► New York, Onondaga County, Liverpool — Nathan Teall —

Nathan Teall First Postmaster West Cicero 1825 changed to Clay 1828 — — Map (db m82075) HM

62 ► New York, Onondaga County, Loomis Hill — Old Burial Place —

The Loomis Hill Cemetery was the burial place of many Town of Onondaga settlers from 1812-1884 — — Map (db m175939) HM

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63 ► New York, Onondaga County, Lysander — On This Hill —

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

64 ► New York, Onondaga County, Lysander — Willett Tract —

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

65 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Birthplace of Charles Mason —

Born here in loghouse 1804 Graduate West Point 1829 Chief Justice Iowa 1838-42 U.S. Comm'r. Patents 1853-57 — — Map (db m143906) HM

66 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Cape Cod Cottage —

Built 1794 Slave running station for shielding slaves during Civil War — — Map (db m142730) HM

67 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Cherry Valley Turnpike —

Cherry Valley Turnpike terminated here. Completed about 1809, joining the Seneca Turnpike here — — Map (db m223702) HM

68 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Christ Church —

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

69 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Deep Spring —

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

70 ► 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

71 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — First Steamboat —

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

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72 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Gen. John J. Peck —

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

73 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Indian Hill —

Was the home of the Onondaga Indians. Large population lived here in 1655. — — Map (db m144383) HM

74 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Indian Hill —

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

75 ► 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

76 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — State Troopers —

1917 Camp Newayo, first training site of 232 troopers led by Supt George F. Chandler on property of NYNG Troop D 1st Cavalry — — Map (db m144384) HM

77 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — The Erie Canal - Canvass White — Historic New York —

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

78 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — The First School House —

The First School House in the Town of Manlius was built of logs and stood near here in 1798 — — Map (db m142717) HM

79 ► New York, Onondaga County, Manlius — Verbeck Gravesite —

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

80 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Bradley House —

Built by Dan Bradley c. 1800 pioneer settler, minister & judge of county court. First president of Onondaga — — Map (db m153737) HM

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81 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — First Sawmill —

First sawmill in Town of Marcellus built 1796 by Deacon Samuel Rice and Judge Dan Bradley. — — Map (db m40097) HM

82 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Marcellus Park —

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

83 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Marcellus World Wars Memorial —

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

84 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Moses House —

Greek Revival style home built by Curtis Moses c. 1838 - early merchant and town clerk in Marcellus — — Map (db m153736) HM

85 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of First Church Edifice —

Site of first church edifice in Onondaga County, completed 1803; present church built 1851. — — Map (db m153731) HM

86 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of First Frame House —

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

87 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of Old Hotel —

Site of old hotel kept by Dr. Bildad Beach. Gen. LaFayette stopped here June 9, 1824. — — Map (db m40095) HM

88 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Site of Tavern —

Site of tavern kept by Deacon Samuel Rice 1800. First church services were held here, also town meeting. — — Map (db m153714) HM

89 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — Steadman House —

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

90 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — The Great Genesee Road —

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

91 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus — 712 — Village Cemetery —

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

92 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marcellus Falls — Plaster Mill —

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

93 ► New York, Onondaga County, Marietta — 11 — Patriot Burials —

Pine Ridge Cemetery burials as early as ca. 1808. At least six Revolutionary War veterans interred here ca. 1810-1842 — — Map (db m215923) HM

94 ► New York, Onondaga County, Mattydale — Mattydale Community Memorial —

In gratitude for services from veterans of all wars [Armed Services Emblems] — — Map (db m181168) WM

95 ► New York, Onondaga County, Memphis — 487 — Old Erie Canal —

Formerly called Canton, Memphis was half-way stop on original canal route: 179 miles from Buffalo and 183 miles from Albany — — Map (db m132667) HM

96 ► New York, Onondaga County, Nedrow — Nedrow c. 1798 —

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

97 ► New York, Onondaga County, North Syracuse — 633 — Plank Toll Road —

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

98 ► New York, Onondaga County, Onondaga Hill — First County Courthouse —

Site of first court house erected in 1802 on land donated to Onondaga County by George Hall and Thaddeus Wood — — Map (db m175918) HM

99 ► New York, Onondaga County, Onondaga Hill — Francis Asbury —

First bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church preached June 26, 1807, in Onondaga Court House then standing on this site. — — Map (db m175920) HM

100 ► New York, Onondaga County, Otisco — Otisco Southern —

Otisco Southern aka Octagon Schoolhouse Cemetery ca 1812. Graves of pioneers & soldiers of the Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War & World War II — — Map (db m154517) HM

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