Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hammond, New York
Canton is the county seat for St. Lawrence County
Hammond is in St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence County(187) ► ADJACENT TO ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY Franklin County(61) ► Hamilton County(16) ► Herkimer County(107) ► Jefferson County(160) ► Lewis County(18) ►
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On Main Street (New York State Route 37) 0.1 miles north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north.
1903 land donated by Mrs. Katherine Donald for church. 1906 St. Peter's dedicated by
Rt. Rev. Bishop Gabriels
Rev. Father Crowley, pastor — — Map (db m75624) HM
Established in 1848 on Rock Island. Whale oil lamps used first. Kerosene used later, then batteries. Station discontinued in April 1941. — — Map (db m179881) HM
On St. Lawrence Avenue (County Road 134) 0.1 miles west of Main Street (State Route 37), on the right when traveling west.
A Presbyterian church was built on this site in 1837. The present church, built in 1916 is the fourth "kirk" to occupy this site. — — Map (db m75630) HM
On New York State Route 37 at milepost 0,, 1.9 miles north of County Route 111, on the right when traveling north.
Military Road Road was cut 1831 linking Rouses Point to Sackets Harbor. A plank road was constructed from Morristown through Hammond 1850 — — Map (db m82403) HM
On New York State Route 12, on the left when traveling north.
A Hunting Lodge
In 1903, Frederick G. Bourne, Commodore and Singer Sewing Machine Company President, began building Singer Castle for a hunting lodge. American beaux-arts architect Ernest Flagg designed the 28 room granite castle on Sir Walter . . . — — Map (db m179879) HM
On New York State Route 37, 1.7 miles north of Jones Road, on the right when traveling north.
Quarry was in operation in
late 1800's. 600 men were
employed cutting pink, red
and yellow sandstone blocks
used in paving streets. — — Map (db m82404) HM
This area was settled early in the 1800's by immigrants from Scotland. They were encouraged to come here by agents of George Parish, a large landholder in the North Country. These conscientious farmers and tradesmen came up the St. Lawrence River . . . — — Map (db m179880) HM
On New York State Route 12, 1 mile north of Oak Point Road, on the left when traveling north.
As you enter the Thousand Island Region, you visit what the Iroquois called, "the Garden Place of the Great Spirit." This series of scenic isles actually number more than 1,800, ranging from small bird perches to some containing thousands of . . . — — Map (db m75703) HM
On New York State Route 12, on the left when traveling north.
Rock features along the Seaway Trail offer clues to understanding the geologic forces that formed the region.
'Fire'
(Heat & Pressure)
The precambrian gneiss rocks are the roots of an ancient mountain system. They were formed by . . . — — Map (db m179877) HM
On New York State Route 12, on the left when traveling north.
September November 1813
The grand invasion of Canada
led by General Wilkinson proceeded
down the St. Lawrence River in an
attempt to capture Montreal. — — Map (db m179884) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 37) north of St. Lawrence Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Honor Roll [of Dead]
World War I
Harlie S. Hazen • Royal D. Smith
World War II
Willis S. Cutway • Robert F. Gallagher
Robert I. Gibson • Lawrence S. Gilpin
Kenneth Klock • Charles R. Nicol
Kenneth T. Troup . . . — — Map (db m75628) WM
