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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Watkins Glen, New York

 
Clickable Map of Schuyler 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 Schuyler County, NY (49) Chemung County, NY (115) Seneca County, NY (110) Steuben County, NY (106) Tompkins County, NY (140) Yates County, NY (41)  SchuylerCounty(49) Schuyler County (49)  ChemungCounty(115) Chemung County (115)  SenecaCounty(110) Seneca County (110)  SteubenCounty(106) Steuben County (106)  TompkinsCounty(140) Tompkins County (140)  YatesCounty(41) Yates County (41)
Watkins Glen is the county seat for Schuyler County
Watkins Glen is in Schuyler County
      Schuyler County (49)  
ADJACENT TO SCHUYLER COUNTY
      Chemung County (115)  
      Seneca County (110)  
      Steuben County (106)  
      Tompkins County (140)  
      Yates County (41)  
 
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1 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — At Watkins Glen — Dedicated to the Founders
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) just north of 10th Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Each year on Friday after Labor Day, the Grand Prix Festival of Watkins Glen celebrates the community’s rich road racing history and the first post-World War II road race in the United States. The event is dedicated to the committee of the Chamber . . . Map (db m80033) HM
2 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Frank Griswold — Winner — First Watkins Glen Grand Prix —
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) south of 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Oct. 2, 1948 — Alfa-RomeoMap (db m246715) HM
3 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Honoring Our Naval Veterans — Seneca Lake, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen, New York —
Near Seneca Lake Harbor, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring Our Naval Veterans William James DeSarno, a World War II U.S. Naval veteran and others, in true patriotism and appreciation, presents this memorial which is erected and dedicated to the honor and glory of all Schuyler County residents . . . Map (db m75158) WM
4 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Korean and Viet Nam Conflicts Memorial
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the eternal memory and glory of those of Schuyler County who gave their lives in the service of our country in the Korean and Viet Nam Conflicts Korea William Rooney Bell • Frank E. Berry • Nicholas Stephno Viet Nam . . . Map (db m246286) HM
5 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Racing through the streets!
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) south of 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
"The old circuit, [with] its varied corners and surfaces, made it unsurpassed as a challenge to car and driver." With these words, Cameron R. Argetsinger, designer of the original road race circuit in Watkins Glen, described the . . . Map (db m246713) HM
6 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Salt
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) at 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
HISTORY Today we take salt for granted, but until about 100 years ago, salt was one of the most sought after commodities. Salt was once considered so valuable that it served as currency. Salt has been searched for, traded, and even fought . . . Map (db m246338) HM
7 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Schuyler County Courthouse — William N. Ellison Courthouse
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) near 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
William N. Ellison ——————•—————— Schuyler County Supreme Court Justice 1982 - 1998 Schuyler County Judge Surrogate and Family Court Judge 1974 - 1982 Schuyler County District Attorney 1961 - 1974 ————————————— This . . . Map (db m246268) HM
8 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Schuyler County Courthouse Memorial Rose Garden
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This Rose Garden is dedicated to the memory of Florence Pike, Phyllis Caslin, Nancy Wheeler and Denise Miller Vanamburg who lost their lives October 15, 1992 in the service of Schuyler County.Map (db m246305) HM
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9 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Squires and Pages Drum and Bugle Corps
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the young men and women of the Watkins Glen Squires and Pages Drum and Bugle Corps 1964-1982 Four-time NYS champions • Three-time National champions Every year on Memorial Day they paid tribute to our nation's . . . Map (db m246303) HM
10 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Start - Finish Line
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) south of 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
First post WWII road race in America 2 Oct 1948Map (db m246714) HM
11 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — The Original Watkins Glen Circuit — 1948–1952
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) just north of 10th Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
On this spot the green flag dropped for twenty-three sports cars to start the first road race in the United States after World War II. It was October 2, a beautiful, crisp Saturday in 1948. The event, sanctioned by the Sports Car Club, of . . . Map (db m80030) HM
12 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — The Present Watkins Glen Circuit
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) just north of 10th Street when traveling north. Reported missing.
In 1953 the Watkins Glen Grand Prix Corporation moved the circuit to a spot six miles southwest of the village, very close to where the circuit is presently located and racing continued on public roads for three more years In 1956 the 2.3 mile . . . Map (db m80032) HM
13 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Underground Railroad
On New York State Route 14 just north of New York State Route 14A, on the left when traveling north.
Luther Cleveland and wife sheltered fugitive slaves here, and helped them on their way to CanadaMap (db m68615) HM
14 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Watkins Glen Grand Prix Drivers Walk of Fame
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cameron Argetsinger Oct. 2, 1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix MGTC Haig Ksayian 1948 Watkins Glen Grand Prix 3rd Place MG-TC Samuel Carnes Collier Watkins Glen Grand Prix October 2, 1948 4th Place MG-TC Phil Stiles 1948 . . . Map (db m246735) HM
15 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Watkins Glen State Park
Near N. Franklin Street (New York State Route 414).
Morvalden Ells Opened this Book of Nature as a Private Enterprise, July Fourth 1863 Now Watkins Glen State Park. A Scenic Wonder of the World Map (db m69978) HM
16 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Watkins Glen State Park
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) at 10th Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
Watkins Glen State Park is one of the top attractions in New York State. Considered a flagship park by the State of New York, this incredible destination has been leaving visitors spellbound for generations. It features 19 waterfalls in less than . . . Map (db m246349) HM
17 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — Watkins Glen, home to American road racing!
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14/414) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Bring on the cars!" These four simple words written on a postcard by Arthur H. Richards Jr., a reporter for the Elmira Star-Gazette, in 1948 launched a road race that transformed the village of Watkins Glen, ensuring its ongoing . . . Map (db m246734) HM
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18 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — World War Memorial
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) north of 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of the Schuyler County Boys who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. William W. Coon • Edward J. Considine • Herbert Crocker William J. Ellison • Norman D. Green • John G. Hansenberger Foster Jessop • Lloyd Lamb • . . . Map (db m246302) WM
19 New York, Schuyler County, Watkins Glen — World Wars Memorial
On Franklin Street (New York State Route 14) at 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Franklin Street.
In memory of the men and women of Schuyler County who gave their lives in the Armed Services of their country during the Great World Wars World War I John K. Bradley · Stearns Catlin Cole · Edward J. Considine · William W. Coon . . . Map (db m246306) WM
 
 
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May. 15, 2024