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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tompkins County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Tompkins 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 Tompkins County, NY (140) Cayuga County, NY (234) Chemung County, NY (115) Cortland County, NY (103) Schuyler County, NY (36) Seneca County, NY (110) Tioga County, NY (65)  TompkinsCounty(140) Tompkins County (140)  CayugaCounty(234) Cayuga County (234)  ChemungCounty(115) Chemung County (115)  CortlandCounty(103) Cortland County (103)  SchuylerCounty(36) Schuyler County (36)  SenecaCounty(110) Seneca County (110)  TiogaCounty(65) Tioga County (65)
Ithaca is the county seat for Tompkins County
Adjacent to Tompkins County, New York
      Cayuga County (234)  
      Chemung County (115)  
      Cortland County (103)  
      Schuyler County (36)  
      Seneca County (110)  
      Tioga County (65)  
 
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101 New York, Tompkins County, McLean — Elm Tree Inn
On McLean Road at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on McLean Road.
Site of 1st Log Tavern in McLean Built by Amasa Cobb, 1796 Giant Elm was native forest sapling when tavern was builtMap (db m224335) HM
102 New York, Tompkins County, McLean — Old Baptist Church - 1828
On Church Street at Cemetery Lane, on the left when traveling north on Church Street.
Founder Rev. Benj. Whipple 1st Pastor Rev. P.L. Platt Meetings held since 1805Map (db m220376) HM
103 New York, Tompkins County, McLean — Site of Episcopal Zion Cemetery
On McLean Road, 0.2 miles north of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Episcopal Zion Cemetery McLean, NY 1847-1900Map (db m220374) HM
104 New York, Tompkins County, McLean — Veterans Memorial
On School Street (County Route 105) at Peruville Road (County Route 107), on the right when traveling south on School Street.
Remember They Gave Their Last Full Measure of Devotion In World War II Roy W. Langdon · Richard J. Tanner · Dewey D. Steele · Elwyn S. YoumansMap (db m245109) WM
105 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — A Lasting Legacy
On Bridge Street just north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Today the Covered Bridge is Newfield's most prized icon, rich with memories of those whose travels have taken them through this historic site. If it could only talk, what extraordinary stories we would hear... The Newfield Covered . . . Map (db m143201) HM
106 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — Estabrook Cemetery
On Elmira Road (New York State Route 13) close to Bull Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
Hobart Estabrook came from Conn. In 1827 as Land Agent for the 16K acre tract that includes present Conn. Hill. Buried Here in 1872.Map (db m76138) HM
107 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — Historic Newfield Village CemeteryFirst Marked Burial 1813
On Bank Street, 0.1 miles east of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling east.
Burial place of Civil War soldier Captain Joseph Gregg. He enlisted in the 137th New York Volunteers in 1862 and his unit fought at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. He was wounded on July 2nd and died on July 3rd.Map (db m143194) HM
108 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — In Loving Memory
On Elmira Road (New York State Route 13) at Bull Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Elmira Road.
In loving memory of our forefathers who came from Czechoslovakia in the early 1900’s to seek better lives and built their Premysl Otakar Lodge and Hall to enrich and preserve their culture.Map (db m225741) HM
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109 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — Marie And Grant Musser Overlook
On Bridge Street north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
For Their Dedication to the Preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge Marie and Grant Musser, long time residents of Thompkins County have actively pursued the preservation of the Newfield Covered Bridge since 1969. Their perseverance . . . Map (db m159638) HM
110 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — Newfield Covered Bridge
On Bridge Street just north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1853 and dedicated to Elijah Moore, son of an early settler, this bridge is the oldest Covered Bridge in daily use in New York state. Constructed at the cost of $800.00, the distinctive diamond pattern of the "Town Lattice Truss" is pinned . . . Map (db m19677) HM
111 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — 304 — Picnic Corners
On Vankirk Road (New York State Route 132) near Irish Hill Road, on the right. Reported missing.
Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt attended a picnic here with the townspeople of Newfield on October 24, 1910Map (db m225546) HM
112 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield — Town of Newfield
On Main Street north of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling south.
Once a Saponi Indian settlement, Newfield began as part of Watkins & Flint Purchase in Tioga County; added to Tompkins County in 1823.Map (db m224476) HM
113 New York, Tompkins County, Newfield Hamlet — 1044 — Miss Kate Dean
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
1836-1918. Newfield native & vocalist. During Civil War, performed patriotic songs at camps & hospitals for soldiers of Union Army of the Potomac.Map (db m243075) HM
114 New York, Tompkins County, Slaterville — 1st Town Meeting
On 2505 Slaterville Road (New York State Route 79), on the right when traveling east.
Held here in Bush Tavern, made of hewn logs, April, 1811 William Rounsevell, Supervisor Capt. Levi Slater, Town Clerk Map (db m76133) HM
115 New York, Tompkins County, Slaterville Springs — “The 600” Lot 97
On Harford Road (County Route 117) at Six Hundred Road, on the left when traveling west on Harford Road.
600 acres, white pine, hemlock Bottom mill, from 1808 Transferred to Caroline 1887 Wells Lumber Camp Lloyd Wild Flower PreserveMap (db m168668) HM
116 New York, Tompkins County, Slaterville Springs — CCC Camp
On Harford Road (County Route 117) 0.8 miles east of Six Hundred Road, on the left when traveling west.
Post 1279, Company S-125. Civilian Conservation Corps reforested Caroline hills & built fire roads 1936-43. Located at 337 Harford Road.Map (db m168755) HM
117 New York, Tompkins County, Slaterville Springs — Dutch Reformed
On Slaterville Road (New York State Route 79), on the left when traveling east.
Church site – Cemetery – 1820 First Church in Caroline Built 1820 – Organized 1810 by the First Dominie Rev. Garret MandevilleMap (db m76135) HM
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118 New York, Tompkins County, Slaterville Springs — Town of Caroline
On Slaterville Road (New York State Route 79), on the right when traveling west.
Part of Iroquoia, later included in 1794 Watkins & Flint purchase in Tioga County; added to Tompkins County in 1823. 1817 * Tompkins County * 2017Map (db m231076) HM
119 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — 1914 Honor Roll 1919
On East Seneca Road at New York State Route 96, on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Road.
1914   Honor Roll   1919 ★ Major Arthur E. Bouton · Arthur Allwood · Cleo Adams · Raymond L. Bower · Michael Breen · Ivan Buys · Ellis W. Brown · Clairmont Boyer · George Boyer · Lawrence Bower · Ralph Bower · Raymond G. Bortz · Raymond . . . Map (db m244205) WM
120 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Abner Treman
On East Main Street (New York State Route 96) at South Street, on the right on East Main Street.
First settler and founder of Trumansburg built his log house near this spot in 1792Map (db m224465) HM
121 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — 313 — Baptist Church
On McLallen Street at Congress Street on McLallen Street.
Designed and constructed in 1851 by Daniel Elmore, minister & carpenter. Housed 2nd Baptist Church and Society of Ulysses.Map (db m133063) HM
122 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Camp House
On Camp Street east of Elm Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1848 by Herman Camp Colonel of Cavalry Niagara Frontier War of 1812Map (db m243759) HM WM
123 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — First Presbyterian Church
On East Main Street (New York State Route 96) at South Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
First Presbyterian Church of Ulysses, N.Y. Organized January 10, 1803 Trumansburg, N.Y. in memory of Richard Henry Stone commemorating the 125th anniversary of this church. ( plaque beneath the marker ) The Memorial . . . Map (db m243763) HM
124 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Halsey House
On Trumansburg Road (New York State Route 96) at Taughannock Park Road (County Route 148 A), on the right when traveling north on Trumansburg Road.
Built 1829 by Nicholas Halsey first settler & founder of HalseyvilleMap (db m224419) HM
125 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — 617 — Hermann Biggs, MD
On Old Main Street at McLallen Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Main Street.
Born here 1859. Renowned public health leader, preventive medicine pioneer & NYS Health Commissioner. Knighted by King of Spain.Map (db m243775) HM
126 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — In Memory of Abner Treman
On East Seneca Road at West Main Street (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Road.
A soldier in the American Revolution and the first settler and founder of the Village of Trumansburg He served in the Continental Army from 1777 until the end of the war, was one of the twenty picked men who led the daring and successful . . . Map (db m244215) HM WM
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127 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — 863 — Poor House
On Perry City Road, on the right when traveling west.
Est. ca. 1828 by Tompkins County and expanded with brick building ca. 1892. Home to county's infirm, aged and indigent until 1987.Map (db m234952) HM
128 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — R. A. Moog Company
On E Main Street (New York State Route 96) at Elm Street, on the right when traveling west on E Main Street.
At this site in 1964, innovator Robert Moog developed and produced the first commercial modular synthesizer, changing the course of music history.Map (db m223947) HM
129 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Route Between Lakes
On West Main Street (Route 96) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
Sullivan expedition 1779 The campaign severed the English-Indian Alliance and checked English aggression of our western frontierMap (db m224421) HM
130 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Second Baptist Society of Ulysses
On Congress Street at McLallen Street, on the left when traveling north on Congress Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m224468) HM
131 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Taughannock Giant
On West Main Street (New York State Route 96) at Hector Road (New York State Route 227), on the right when traveling north on West Main Street.
In 1879, the Taughannock Giant was created by Trumansburg resident Ira Dean at his home on nearby Bradley Street. Possibly inspired by the story of the Cardiff (NY) Giant, 10 years before, he used a mixture of cement, iron filings, organic . . . Map (db m230528) HM
132 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — The Dorsey Home
On King Street north of Lake Street, on the left when traveling north.
Lloyd Dorsey, escaped slave, bought this property in 1851 which allowed him to vote in NYS. Believed the first Black voter in Trumansburg.Map (db m243767) HM
133 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Town of UlyssesTompskins County — 1817 - 2017 —
On Elm Street just south of East Main Street (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling south.
Part of Iroquoia, then designated Military Tract #22 in 1790. Organized town government 1794. In 1817 became one of original nine towns of Tompkins County.Map (db m243855) HM
134 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Trumansburg
On East Seneca Road at New York State Route 96, on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Road.
Trumansburg G • A • R • 1860 - 1865Map (db m244213) WM
135 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Trumansburg
On East Seneca Road at West Main Street (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Road.
Trumansburg S • A • W • 1898 - 1899Map (db m244214) WM
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136 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — Trumansburg Veterans Memorial
On East Seneca Road at West Main Street (New York State Route 96), on the right when traveling north on East Seneca Road.
Dedicated To The Men Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country 1941 World War II 1945 Edwin H. Gould · Alfred T. Graham · Guy Hamilton, Jr. · John R. King · Malcolm Swartout · Charles A. Terry · Harry J. Zammett 1950 Korean War 1953 Merle . . . Map (db m244218) WM
137 New York, Tompkins County, Trumansburg — 989 — William Austin
On Seneca Street at Bradley Street, on the right when traveling east on Seneca Street.
1832-1909. Edited abolitionist Kansas newspaper. Recruiter & Second Lt. during Civil War. Local lawyer. Lived here ca. 1869 until his death.Map (db m243770) HM
138 New York, Tompkins County, Ulysses — Camp Site
On New York State Route 89, 0.2 miles north of Gorge Road, on the right when traveling north.
Camp Site Captain Jonathan Woodworth Revolutionary Soldier. Navigator and surveyor with exploring expedition camped here in June 1788. Map (db m96343) HM
139 New York, Tompkins County, Ulysses — Cayuga Indians
On Indian Fort Road east of Mecklenburg Road (Route 227), on the right when traveling west.
Fort and burial ground earthworks on North side burial ground opposite circular earthworks S.E. bluff supported palisade.Map (db m240704) HM
140 New York, Tompkins County, Ulysses — The Log Meeting House
On Podunk Road (County Route 146) north of Perry City Road (County Route 142), on the left when traveling north.
Built on this site 1811 by Presbyterians of Ulysses. Baptist Church organized here in 1819.Map (db m240702) HM

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