Historical Markers and War Memorials in Homer, New York

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Homer, New York

1 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Barber Block —

On Main Street (U.S. 11) at Wall Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.

Site of Jedediah Barber's The Great Western Store Built: 1813 Burned: 1856 Rebuilt c. 1863 & became Keator Opera House in 1876 — — Map (db m141517) HM

2 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 244 — Birthplace Of Andrew Dickson White —

On South Main Street.

November 7, 1832. Cofounder & first President of Cornell University 1866-1885. — — Map (db m133178) HM

3 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 289 — Birthplace of Dr. James Henry Salisbury —

On Stevens Road, on the left when traveling north.

Dr. James Henry Salisbury 1823. Pioneer in germ theory research. Invented salisbury steak to combat illness in Civil War soldiers. — — Map (db m128005) HM

4 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Birthplace of Francis Carpenter — 1830 - 1900 —

On U.S. 11 south of Sessions Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.

Painter of four presidents including Abraham Lincoln reading to his cabinet the Emancipation Proclamation. Painting hangs in the U.S. Capitol — — Map (db m221711) HM

5 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Childhood Home —

On North Main Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.

Amelia Jenks Bloomer. Writer, speaker & activist, temperance, abolition and women's rights. 1818-1894. — — Map (db m154507) HM

6 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Civil War Memorial —

In memory of the Soldiers & Sailors buried here who fought to save the Union 1861---1865 — — Map (db m141471) WM

7 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — David Hannum — 1898 • David Harum • 1998 — Edward Noyes Westcott —

On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south.

David Hannum (1822-1891), horse trader and investor in the hoax, "The Cardiff Giant," and on whose life the 1898 novel DAVID HARUM was based, lived in Homer. Portrayed as a horse trader, banker and humanitarian residing in "Homerville," DAVID . . . — — Map (db m141515) HM

8 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 50 — David Harum — Legends & Lore —

On South Main Street (New York State Route 41) at Hannum Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.

Home of legendary folk character from 1898 novel & 1934 Will Rogers movie. Based on David Hannum who lived here 1867-1892. — — Map (db m154505) HM

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9 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Early Settler —

On New York State Route 41 at New York State Route 41A, on the right when traveling north on State Route 41.

Thomas Gould Alvord, Sr. built his cabin here in 1794 on land granted for services in the Revolutionary War — — Map (db m159440) HM

10 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Eli DeVoe —

On New York State Route 41 at New York State Route 41A, on the right when traveling north on State Route 41.

Born here in log cabin Member U.S. Secret Service Detected and frustrated a plot to kill Lincoln — — Map (db m159442) HM

11 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Glenwood Cemetery —

On West Street (New York State Route 281) at Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90), on the right when traveling south on West Street.

Opened in 1867 Named and landscaped by Paris Barber 1814 - 1876 A public spirited citizen of Homer — — Map (db m141466) HM

12 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 208 — Glenwood Cemetery —

On West Street (New York State Route 281) at Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90), on the left when traveling north on West Street.

has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m141463) HM

13 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Homer Dist. 2 School —

On New York State Route 41 north of West Scott Road (County Route 100), on the left when traveling north.

Built 1828; Lot cost $1, school $165. Replaced log school erected 1797 n. of Atwater Cemetery — — Map (db m159443) HM

14 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Homer Village Green —

On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south.

Military tract deeded by Revolutionary soldiers to first religious society of Homer, 1805, for meeting house and burial ground This society organized 1799 — — Map (db m141512) HM

15 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 944 — John J. Arnold — 1847 - 1936 —

On Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles west of Main Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling west.

Former dry goods merchant established floral shop and greenhouse here 1892. Later operated with son Charles H. Arnold, 1879-1953. — — Map (db m207583) HM

16 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Leon Chandler — 1922 - 2004 —

On New York State Route 281 south of Clinton Street, on the right when traveling south.

Factory Brook: Home to Cortland's fly fishing ambassador to the world. "I can't help but feel a bit sorry for those who have never fished with a fly rod" Nat'l. Trout Unlimited Pres. 1979 & 80 — — Map (db m226663) HM

17 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Near This Spot —

On North Main Street (New York State Route 11) near Hooker Avenue, on the right when traveling south.

In 1791 a log cabin was built by the first settlers of Cortland County Amos Todd, Rhoda Todd Beebe and Joseph Beebe — — Map (db m227321) HM

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18 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — Rev. Samuel and Roenna Clark Day —

Rev. Samuel S. Day 1808-1871 Roenna Clark his wife 1809-1881 Founders of the American Baptist Telugu Mission India Mary M. Day their dau. 1839-1915 Missionary in India 32 y'rs. The Lone Star Mission and their example of faith . . . — — Map (db m141474) HM

19 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 41 — Rhoda Beebe — Legends & Lore —

On Route 11 near Hooker Avenue, on the right when traveling south.

Lived solo in a lean-to six wintry weeks 1791-1792 subsisting on roots & bark until men returned with provisions from Windsor, NY — — Map (db m227319) HM

20 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — William Osborn Stoddard —

On Albany Street east of South Main Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling east.

Assistant personal secretary to President Lincoln Born here September 24, 1835 Died in NJ August 29, 1925 — — Map (db m154506) HM

21 ► New York, Cortland County, Homer — 1023 — Wisdom's Gate —

On South Main Street (U.S. 11) at Albany Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.

Purchased by George W. Samson. Temperance advocate & innkeeper, 1850. Operated as public house kept on "strictly temperance principles." — — Map (db m230141) HM

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