Located at the convergence of the Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers, Confluence Park is the hub of the Two Rivers Greenway and a meeting of Binghamton’s past and present.
[captions] The South Washington Street Bridge, shown here, was designed by . . . — — Map (db m198124) HM
On 8th Street (U.S. 286) at Pitkin Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street.
Left plaque
George W. Hazard (1868-1938) was the second child of James Glann and Mary L (Stoddard) Hazard, and the only child to survive childhood. His older brother Henry died at the age of ten, and his younger sister Cora died in . . . — — Map (db m120162) HM
On Court Street west of Water Street, on the right when traveling west.
Welcome to Binghamton
A lovely place to visit, a great place to live!
Nestled within the wooded hills of the Susquehanna River Valley Binghamton has one of the most affordable housing markets in the country as the city offers a wealth . . . — — Map (db m249020) HM
First People in the Valley
The earliest inhabitants of this Susquehanna River valley were here more than 400 years ago. A 1614 map drawn by Dutch traders shows the existence of a village spelled Ogehage. Over time- and many different . . . — — Map (db m94489) HM
On Front Street near Court Street ( 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
On U.S. 136 at South Layton Station Road, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 136.
Peter and James Layton, half brothers, came from New York, 1853. Here was the train stop for the residents of the area of the Plank Road ½ mile south. There a blacksmith shop, grocery, the stage stop, “Halfway House” were located. — — Map (db m3466) HM
