On Lake Street at East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
(Front):107 N.Y. Vols. Antietam Chancellorsville Gettysburg Resaca New Hope Church 1861-1865 (Left Side):Pine Knob Culp's Farm Kenesaw Mountain Peach Tree Creek Siege of Atlanta (Right Side):Sherman's March Siege of . . . — — Map (db m32322) HM
On Lake Street at East Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
In memory of the more than 170 soldiers of the American Revolution known to be buried in Chemung County, and of their pioneer wives and families. — — Map (db m90174) HM
Frank Romero, the man who made "the best popcorn in town," died at the age of 89, at the Veterans Medical Center, Bath, New York.
A native of Molochio, Italy, he came to this country in 1912 at the age of 17. He served in the military during . . . — — Map (db m90227) HM
On Newtown Reservation Road, on the right when traveling west.
Newtown Battlefield Preservation has a special place in the history of African Americans' struggle for equality in the United States. When 180 young African-American men of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1251 arrived to work on . . . — — Map (db m90317) 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 . . . — — Map (db m90119) HM
Founded in 1840
stood 300 feet west of here
played a role in the
underground railroad &
was a center of Elmira's
African-American Community — — Map (db m66950) 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 . . . — — Map (db m114217) HM
In tribute to
the honorable
men and women
who gallantly
serve our
country as we
strive to preserve
freedom throughout
the world
and establish a
just and lasting peace. — — Map (db m90224) WM
On East Water Street (State Highway 352) at Clemens Center Parkway (State Highway 14), on the right when traveling east on East Water Street.
The Chemung Canal 1833-1878
here joined the Chemung
River, extending northward
linking the river to the
Erie Canal via Seneca Lake. — — Map (db m32306) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those men and women who served their country in Korea and Vietnam
to those who gave their lives
our everlasting love
peace.
Korea
1950-1955
Vietnam
1961-1975 — — Map (db m90229) WM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
1914-1918
"What Mean These Stones?"
In honor of the heroes of Chemung County who served in the World War and in memory of these who gave their lives. — — Map (db m90246) WM
On County Road 60, on the right when traveling west.
The Delaware village near this site included 30 to 40 buildings and farm fields burned by Continental troops on August 13, 1779. — — Map (db m242356) HM
Created to honor the people of Elmira for their spirit and determination to restore and beautify the Queen City after the devastating flood of July 23, 1972.
"This is out home town and nothing under God will take it from us."
Dedicated by . . . — — Map (db m90170) HM
On Winsor Avenue at Hoffman Street, on the right when traveling east on Winsor Avenue.
Dedicated to the soldiers who trained at Camp Rathbun May 1861 - 1864 and the Confederate prisoners of war incarcerated at Camp Chemung July 1864 - July 1865 Flagstaff located inside main entrance to the camp N.W. corner of property at 722 Winsor . . . — — Map (db m32244) HM
Erected by his fellow citizens to the memory of
a Revolutionary officer, a brave soldier,
a faithful citizen, and an honest man
who died Mar. 15, 1840 Ag'd 82 y'rs, 6 mos, 12 dy's
He was one of the oldest settlers and
the first white man . . . — — Map (db m154284) HM WM
Near Davis Street, on the right when traveling south.
Between July 1864 and August 1865, 2973 Confederate soldiers were buried here with kindness and respect, by John W. Jones, a runaway slave. They have remained in these hallowed grounds of Woodlawn National Cemetery by family choice because of the . . . — — Map (db m32239) HM
Elmira Prison Camp
Overcrowding at the military prison at Point Lookout, Maryland, led the U.S. Army to establish Elmira Military Prison in May 1864. Elmira, New York, initially a rendezvous point for enlisting Union soldiers, had barracks, . . . — — Map (db m90076) HM
Near Davis Street, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of The Confederate Soldiers in the War Between the States who died in Elmira Prison and lie buried here erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy November 6, 1937 — — Map (db m32179) HM
The Revolutionary War divided communities and shattered ancient alliances. Along New York's frontier, simmering rivalries among settlers of European descent boiled over with threats and violent clashes. Many who remained loyal to King George III . . . — — Map (db m33553) HM
On East Water Street (New York State Route 352) at Harriet St., on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
The first Methodist sermon in this area was given near this site at Lough’s Tavern, Newton Village, by Rev. William Colbert, Dec. 16 1792.
Text Mathew 5:6 "Blessed are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness." This Circuit rider dressed in . . . — — Map (db m41576) HM
Dr. Edwin Eldridge opened
his park in 1879. Called the
beauty spot of the southern
tier for its gardens. Elmira
bought the park in 1889. — — Map (db m77928) HM
On College Avenue south of West Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Founded 1855
First Woman’s college in
United States to grant degrees
of full academic standing
equal to those given men
State Education Department 1954 — — Map (db m123538) HM
On Main Street at 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The Gateway feature, inspired by local architectural landmarks, history, and the natural environment, employs locally-sourced bluestone boulders to represent the iconic flat-top hills that surround the city of Elmira. The boulders are carefully . . . — — Map (db m197200) HM
On Winsor Avenue at Hoffman Street, on the right when traveling east on Winsor Avenue.
This was the site of Elmira Prison Camp, established in 1864 to hold Confederate prisoners of the Civil War. When the war started in 1861, it was Barracks No. 3 of the Upstate Draft Rendezvous where Union soldiers were housed and trained. It was . . . — — Map (db m32303) HM
On Lake Street at William Street, on the left when traveling south on Lake Street.
1961 Heisman Trophy Winner
A football player…a student
a friend…a hero
He lived with integrity
and died with courage.
This statue given by his admirer
as an inspiration to the youth of tomorrow.
In memory of a life
full of . . . — — Map (db m90261) HM
In 1778, the British government encouraged loyal colonists and Native American allies to attack frontier settlements. In July, Major John Butler led an attack on the Wyoming Valley, leaving more than 300 patriot soldiers dead, and by Butler's . . . — — Map (db m33548) HM
Dedicated to those of the Iroquois Indians, the British Army and the Continental Army who died at the Battle of Newtown August 29, 1779 Dedicated August 28, 1994 — — Map (db m33542) HM
On West Church Street (County Route 352) at Davis Street, on the right when traveling west on West Church Street.
This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1898 — — Map (db m242617) HM
The Chemung Valley's pioneering soaring sites (*) of the early 1930's faced most of the area's prevailing winds. Take-off locations were selected daily to face the predicted winds. Gliders were launched by bungee cord into the wind so pilots could . . . — — Map (db m156409) HM
On Davis Street at Woodlawn Avenue, on the right on Davis Street.
John W. Jones (1817-1900) was the courageous stationmaster of the Underground Railroad in Elmira. Escaping from slavery in Virginia, he made the dangerous 300-mile journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad and arrived in Elmira in 1844. Working . . . — — Map (db m90202) HM
On Davis Street at Millard Street, on the right when traveling north on Davis Street.
Mikolaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)
Born in Torun, Poland February 19, 1473
Died in Frombork May 24, 1543
As founder of modern astronomy, Kopernik
transformed Man's concept of the Universe
and initiated the Scientific Revolution.
. . . — — Map (db m90206) HM
1779 - 1929 in memoriam Major General John Sullivan commander-in-chief and the officers and men of the New Hampshire Brigade who participated in the memorable "Sullivan Campaign" against the Six Nations of Indians Erected by The State of New . . . — — Map (db m33543) HM
Samuel Clemens Dies in Redding, Connecticut
On Thursday, April 21, 1910, Samuel Langhorne Clemens died at his home, Stormfield, in Redding, Connecticut. Beside him on his bed lay a beloved book -- Carlyle's The French Revolution: A . . . — — Map (db m90181) HM
On Park Place at West 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Place.
How did Samuel Clemens arrive in Elmira, NY?
Thirty-two-year-old Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) first saw the image of Elmira's Olivia Langdon while traveling on the Quaker City Steamer — a cruise ship charted to visit Europe and the . . . — — Map (db m118738) HM
On Park Place, 0.2 miles north of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built on East Hill 1874 Given to Elmira College in 1952. He wrote "Tom Sawyer", other novels in the study when summering in Elmira — — Map (db m43942) HM
On North Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Front]:
John Denny
Sergeant, United States Army
Company B, 9th U.S. Cavalry
Awarded the Medal of Honor
at Las Animas Canyon, New Mexico
18 September 1879
Born 1846 Big Flats, New York
Citation
Removed a wounded comrade . . . — — Map (db m90251) HM
In 1879, a crowd of thousands celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown and dedicated a monument built by the Newtown Monument Association atop the hill that figured prominently in accounts of the battle. Soon after, the monument . . . — — Map (db m33484) HM
The climactic battle of the Sullivan-Clinton campaign occurred here as approximately 5,000 soldiers defeated a British force of Native Americans, Loyalists, and regulars. — — Map (db m33545) HM
Abolitionist Jervis Langdon
sold house to Daniel R. Pratt
in 1862. Once thought
destroyed, house was moved
here from E. Union St. ca. 1876. — — Map (db m127996) HM
On Harris Hill Road just north of Soaring Hill Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This Landmark stands on land that was part of the Rhodes Farm from which the first Soaring Society of America sponsored National Contest was held in July of 1932 and commemorates the support of soaring by the community over the past 50 years. . . . — — Map (db m66972) HM
On Lake Street at East Church Street (New York State Highway 352), on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
Erected by the citizens of Elmira
as a memorial to
Ross Gilmore Marvin
Student - Teacher - Explorer
Born in Elmira, New York
January 28, 1880
A member of the Peary Expedition of 1905-06
Scientist to the 1908-09 Peary Polar . . . — — Map (db m32323) HM
On County Road 60, on the left when traveling west.
Delaware Captain who, with 20-40 Delaware men, defended their homes and land here on August 13, 1779 at the Battle of Chemung. — — Map (db m242357) HM WM
Near Davis Street, on the right when traveling south.
(Federal Side):
Erected by the
United Statesto the memory of the following soldiers, privates in the Eleventh Veteran Reserve Corps. Comprising the Union guard who were killed with their Confederate prisoners of war in the railroad . . . — — Map (db m32180) HM
To protect the village of Newtown, about 600 Native American warriors, 200 loyalists, and a handful of British soldiers erected and camouflaged a half-mile-long breastwork of logs in the village overlooking a creek, hoping to surprise Sullivan's . . . — — Map (db m33550) HM
(Front Plaque):Near this site Sunday August 29, 1779 was fought The Battle of Newtown between Continental troops commanded by Major General John Sullivan and combined force of Tories and Indians under Colonel John Butler and Joseph . . . — — Map (db m33554) HM
Congress and General George Washington planned a major offensive campaign against the Seneca, Cayuga, and loyalists in 1779. Washington chose Major General John Sullivan to lead the expedition up the Susquehanna River, while Brigadier General . . . — — Map (db m33547) HM
On 7th Street west of College Avenue/Park Place, on the left when traveling west.
has been placed
on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior
————————
[Dedication]
Sarah·Wey·Tompkins·Hall
In memory of . . . — — Map (db m154372) HM
[Locator map of Woodlawn Cemetery]
20. Elizabeth Adams, (Leer Green) - Sec. P. (free ground)
4. John Arnot, Sr. - Sec. H (vault) • • • 3. Olivia Lewis Langdon - Sec. G Lot 37
12. Harwood Badger - Sec. D. Lot 73 • • • 21. Anderson Murphy - Sec. . . . — — Map (db m154366) HM
Near Winsor Avenue east of Foster Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Upon this spot stood the original flagstaff at the entrance of Camp Rathbun 1861-Spring 1864 and the Elmira Prison Camp known as Camp Chemung
July 1864 - July 1865
May 3, 1992 — — Map (db m195371) HM
On Walnut Street, on the left when traveling north.
THE BEGINNING:
The development of Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery was the result of a need for more burial space and an outgrowth of the "rural cemetery movement" which became increasingly popular after 1830. Elmira's earliest known burial ground . . . — — Map (db m154291) HM
Elmira Military Depot
On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for volunteers to put down the Confederate rebellion. Three days later, New York Gov. Edwin G. Morgan appealed for 13,280 troops to fill the state's quota of . . . — — Map (db m90151) HM
On Soaring Hill Drive, on the right when traveling east.
On this site in May 1941 the first Air Corps Pilot Officers reported for Glider Training. The six officers were lead by Major Fred R. Dent, Jr. who later was to direct the development and procurement of military gliders. The Elmira Area Soaring . . . — — Map (db m66973) HM
On Broadway Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street.
Tollgate 6 State Line
Tollgate 5 Holly
Tollgate 4 Gosper
Tollgate 3 1122 Penoa Ave
Tollgate 2 McBride
Tollgate 1 Lake Street
Leon D. “Windy” Smith
1889 — 1966.
Pioneer air mail pilot
Army Air Force flight instructor . . . — — Map (db m242698) HM
