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By Jason Voigt, November 14, 2022
Virginia Minor Marker
101 Missouri, St. Louis, Midtown — 152 — Virginia MinorRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Olive Street at North Beaumont Street, on the right when traveling east on Olive Street.
Pres., MO Woman Suffrage Assn. In 1875, Supreme Court ruled against her attempt to vote under 14th Amendment. Site of former home.Map (db m223347) HM
102 Nevada, Carson City — 10 — Felice CohnRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On South Carson Street (Business U.S. 395) just south of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Lawyer & co-founder Nevada Equal Franchise Society. Wrote Woman Suffrage Bill passed by legislature 1911, 1913 and by voters 1914.Map (db m223604) HM
103 Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas, Downtown Las Vegas — 7 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On South 4th Street just south of Lewis Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Delphine Squires and the Mesquite Club sponsored suffrage speakers 1912-1914. Club met at the Las Vegas school on this site until 1915.Map (db m213132) HM
104 Nevada, Lander County, Austin — 77 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Main Street (U.S. 50) at Virginia Hill, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Frances Williamson, a teacher, helped found and lead the Austin Equal Suffrage League and the Nevada Equal Suffrage Association in 1895.Map (db m213135) HM
105 Nevada, Lander County, Battle Mountain — 5 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On East Front Street (Nevada Route 304) at South Broad Street (Nevada Route 305), on the right when traveling west on East Front Street.
The first conference for woman suffrage in Nevada was held at the Capitol Hotel on July 4, 1870 near this site.Map (db m223911) HM
106 Nevada, Nye County, Tonopah — 6 — Suffrage LeaderRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Main Street (U.S. 6/95) at Brougher Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Marjorie Moore Brown worked for Nevada's vote & the Nineteenth Amendment. Suffrage meetings held here at Mizpah Hotel 1912-1914.Map (db m223914) HM
107 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 56 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Park Street, on the left when traveling west.
On June 22, 1825, General Lafayette was received by the State Legislature in the State House. He returned on June 27, 1825 heading west.Map (db m236852) HM
108 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Greenland — 33 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Portsmouth Avenue at Post Road (New Hampshire Route 151), on the left when traveling west on Portsmouth Avenue.
On Sept. 1, 1824, General Lafayette was received by the citizens of Greenland at a triumphal arch erected in front of the local hotel.Map (db m186251) HM
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109 New Hampshire, Sullivan County, Claremont — 22 — Lafayette's TourMapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Opera House Square at Pleasant Street (New Hampshire Route 11/12), in the median on Opera House Square.
On June 27, 1825, General Lafayette was greeted by crowds & 13 gun salute. He stayed at Stevens' Hotel, and left the next morning for VT.Map (db m230224) HM
110 New Jersey, Monmouth County, Shrewsbury — 388 — Shrewsbury Historic District
On Sycamore Avenue (County Road 13A) at Broad Street (State Route 35), on the right when traveling east on Sycamore Avenue.
Shrewsbury Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m209046) HM
111 New Jersey, Morris County, Netcong — 334 — The Palace Theatre7 Ledgewood Avenue
On Ledgewood Avenue (New Jersey Route 183) north of Allen Street (County Road 631), on the right when traveling north.
The Palace Theatre has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m231645) HM
112 New York, Albany County, Altamont — 276 — Henry Crounse
On Picard Road, on the right when traveling east.
Union Army Captain NY 91st Regiment Co. D Lived and Farmed on this Site from ca. 1822 Until his Death in 1901 Map (db m128002) HM
113 New York, Albany County, Berne — 347 — Anti-Rent
On Helderberge Trail (New York State Route 443), on the right when traveling west.
Convention Held Here January 15, 1845. Delegates From 11 Counties Petitioned State To End Unjust Land Lease System. Map (db m131413) HM
114 New York, Albany County, Glenmont — 163 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Halter Road just west of River Road (New York State Route 144), on the right when traveling west.
Former estate of Judge Elisha Powell Hurlbut. Wrote "Rights of Woman" essay in 1841. Served on state suffrage committee 1880-1882.Map (db m223915) HM
115 New York, Albany County, Knox — 227 — Palatine Trail
On Knox-Gallupville Road (County Route 255), on the right when traveling west.
Road Used For Travel West to Schoharie Valley. As Early as 1767, the Town of Knox Began To Grow Around This Path.
Map (db m223348) HM
116 New York, Albany County, Knox — 226 — Toll Gate #3
On Township Road (New York State Route 146), on the right when traveling east.
Old Albany and Schoharie Plank Road Passed Here Between 1849 and 1866. Wagons on Wood Planks Said To Make a Thunderous Noise Map (db m91049) HM
117 New York, Albany County, New Scotland — 280 — Lime Kiln Farm
On Clipp Road, on the right when traveling south.
Named for Stone Kilns used to make lime. First farmed 1842. Miller Family farmed here over 100 years beginning in 1905. Map (db m97287) HM
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118 New York, Allegany County, Alfred — 56 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On North Main Street just north of Saxon Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Abigail Allen, 1824-1902. Early suffragist, reformer, & Alfred University educator declared "Be radical, radical to the core” in 1873 speechMap (db m171918) HM
119 New York, Allegany County, Andover — 308 — Early Cemetery
On New York State Route 417, on the right when traveling west.
Cole-Dike cemetery first burial Zeriah Dike in 1798. Revolutionary War veteran Nathaniel Dike 1747-1813 buried here.Map (db m133057) HM
120 New York, Allegany County, Bolivar — Early Cemetery
Near Main Street (New York State Route 120) at Bartlett Road, on the right when traveling north.
Used as a burial ground for pioneer families: Lesuer, Tyler, Cowles, Kellogg, Mead, Daniels, Beers, Davie stones date from the 1820's.Map (db m88284) HM
121 New York, Allegany County, Bolivar — Lesuer House
On Main Street (New York State Route 417) 0.1 miles south of Foreman Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Early settler Eli Lesuer bought this property 1834. Elected 1st town assessor 1825, school commissioner 1834, and path master 1846.Map (db m88283) HM
122 New York, Allegany County, Ceres — Ceres School
Near School Street at Portville Ceres Road (New York State Route 417).
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m88289) HM
123 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Alfred Dunk House
On Pine Street at Carroll Street, on the left when traveling west on Pine Street.
Alfred Dunk House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m198185) HM
124 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 490 — Centenary Church
On Court Street at Centenary Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
Site of the 45th Annual Convention of the NY State Woman Suffrage Association attended by 162 delegates October 14-17, 1913Map (db m132676) HM
125 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — Phelps Mansion Museum
On Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
Phelps Mansion Museum has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places 1973 by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m92921) HM
126 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 625 — Stone Opera House
On Chenango Street, 0.1 miles south of Henry Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built by Charles Stone in 1892 & visited by Theodore Roosevelt in 1900. This theatre hosted many famed actors and playwrights.Map (db m198182) HM
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127 New York, Broome County, Binghamton — 149 — Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
On Main Street (New York State Route 17C) at Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m198201) HM
128 New York, Broome County, Maine — 395 — Pitcher's Mill
On New York State Route 26, on the left when traveling north.
Grist mill founded ca. 1830 by H.B. & Daniel Slosson. Owned by A. Pitcher 1920-1949, closed in 1955. Donated to historical society in 1988.Map (db m132753) HM
129 New York, Broome County, Vestal — 386 — 1870 Tannery
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Ezekiel Clark tanned sheep hides here in thirty-six vats of hemlock bark. Last owner U.S. Leather closed business ca. 1900.Map (db m132769) HM
130 New York, Broome County, Vestal — Chugnut
Native American village near mouth of Big Choconut Creek. Destroyed by General Enoch Poor August 18, 1779, Clinton-Sullivan Campaign.Map (db m127570) HM
131 New York, Broome County, Vestal — Drovers Inn
On Pumphouse Road.
1844 inn built by John and Jacob Rounds as stopover for drovers. Scene of many political discussions. Rounds home after 1855. Map (db m127573) HM
132 New York, Broome County, Vestal — Rounds Cemetery
On Front Street.
Pioneer Alfred Rounds and some of his descendants are buried in this stone-walled family cemetery on land son Jacob purchased in 1825.Map (db m127574) HM
133 New York, Broome County, Vestal — 306 — Vestal Depot
On Vestal Parkway East, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1881 in Carpenter Gothic style for D.L. & W. Railroad. Moved to this site in 1972. Restored and reopened as museum in 1976.Map (db m128008) HM
134 New York, Broome County, Vestal — 312 — Vestal ParkCemetery Est. 1834.
On Main Street south of Charles Street, on the left when traveling north.
Revolutionary War veterans John Rush and William Weston, Civil War veterans and early town settlers buried here.Map (db m128009) HM
135 New York, Broome County, Vestal — 307 — Vestal Parkway
On Vestal Parkway.
Parkway style highway built 1941. Completed 1951. Led to rapid development along what became Vestal's "$50 Million Main Street."Map (db m133061) HM
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136 New York, Broome County, Vestal — 396 — Willis Cemetery
On Vestal Road.
Burials 1810-1934 David & Phebe Willis arrived in Willow Point CA. 1796, Elias Willis owned local tavern. Buried here with family.Map (db m127997) HM
137 New York, Broome County, Whitney Point — 856 — Riverside Cemetery Patriot Burials
On U.S. 11 at Collins Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 11.
Revolutionary War Patriots Caleb Hyde, John Seymour and Orange Stoddard interred here 1820-1856Map (db m236097) HM
138 New York, Cattaraugus County, Allegany — 520 — Oscar F. Wilber
On Church Road, 0.1 miles south of Cherry Valley Road, on the right when traveling south.
Civil War private buried here. Died in 1863 from wounds rec'd at Chancellorsville. Subject of Walt Whitman's 1864 essay "A New York Soldier".Map (db m132668) HM
139 New York, Cattaraugus County, Ellicottville — Jefferson Street Cemetery
On Jefferson Street (U.S. 219) 0.2 miles south of Martha Street, on the left when traveling south.
Jefferson Street Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89102) HM
140 New York, Cattaraugus County, Franklinville — Cadiz Cemetery
On Cadiz Road (County Route 69) 0.2 miles south of Salamanca Sugartown Road (New York State Route 98), on the left when traveling south.
Cadiz Cemetery Earliest burial Abigail Curtis in 1837. Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War veterans buried here.Map (db m86623) HM
141 New York, Cattaraugus County, Great Valley — 255 — Plank Road House
On Salamanca-Sugartown Road (New York State Route 98) at Humphrey Road, on the right when traveling north on Salamanca-Sugartown Road.
Built ca 1856 at junction of Ellicottville-Great Valley Plank Road & road to Franklinville. Served as hotel, livery & post officeMap (db m95789) HM
142 New York, Cattaraugus County, Leon — Leon Grange
On U.S. 62, 0.1 miles north of Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south.
Leon Grange has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m133013) HM
143 New York, Cattaraugus County, Leon — Leon United Methodist Church
On U.S. 62 at Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 62.
Leon United Methodist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m133018) HM
144 New York, Cattaraugus County, Little Valley — 496 — War Memorial
On Court Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
Bldg. dedicated Sept. 7, 1914 to honor the nearly 3,500 Cattaraugus County citizens who served in the Army and Navy during the Civil War.Map (db m132670) WM
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145 New York, Cattaraugus County, Lyndon — Early School
On North Center Road, 0.1 miles north of Palmer Road, on the left when traveling north.
Early School The North Lyndon school was built ca. 1844 and remained in use until 1947. The school still retains many of its original features.Map (db m86611) HM
146 New York, Cattaraugus County, Olean — 363 — Women's Suffrage
On East State Street (New York State Route 417) east of South Union Street, on the right when traveling east.
Harriot Stanton Blatch, Pres. NYS Women's Political Union held suffrage liberty torch rally here July 1915 for women's right to voteMap (db m153623) HM
147 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — 288 — Auburn Airport
On North Division Street at Beech Tree Road on North Division Street.
1941-1952 built by the flying farmers: Leman Ingalls, Hugh Darrow, Ralph Bower, Frank Nugent. Offered lessons and charter flightsMap (db m133053) HM
148 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — 1027 — Frances Brown
On Parker Street north of Fitch Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Ca. 1850-1933. Served as matron of the Harriet Tubman Home for Aged & Indigent Negroes in Auburn. Resided in this house.Map (db m229458) HM
149 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — 938 — Seward Park
On South Street (New York State Route 34) south of Grover Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated Nov. 15, 1888 on land given to city by Seward family. Bronze statue depicts William H. Seward delivering "Higher Law" speech to SenateMap (db m226039) HM
150 New York, Cayuga County, Auburn — 167 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Genesee Street west of South Street (New York State Route 34), on the right when traveling east.
Headquarters of the Cayuga County Political Equality Club here 1914-1916. Founded 1891. Championed women's suffrage until won in New York in 1917.Map (db m226059) HM
151 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Postal Service
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) at Cherry Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
First regular mail delivery west of Canajoharie est. April 1, 1795 in Aurora. Judge Wood, postmaster.Map (db m145766) HM
152 New York, Cayuga County, Fleming — 611 — Stone School
On Lake Road (New York State Route 38) at Stone School Road, on the right when traveling south on Lake Road.
1858-1944. Dist #7, then #6 ca. 1901. Land provided by Cornelius Peterson. Pupils transported to Auburn schools after 1944.Map (db m159504) HM
153 New York, Cayuga County, Genoa — 249 — Genoa Mill
On New York State Route 90, on the left when traveling east.
On this site ca 1859-1942 provided flour milling on bank of Mill Pond created ca. 1835 from damming Salmon Creek.Map (db m133156) HM
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154 New York, Cayuga County, King Ferry — 247 — Northville
On New York State Route 34-B, on the right when traveling north.
Former name for Hamlet of King Ferry in Town of Genoa. Named used as early as 1827 until ca. 1904Map (db m133157) HM
155 New York, Cayuga County, King Ferry — 248 — Site Of
On New York State Route 34-B, on the left when traveling north.
Jabez Bradley home. Land purchased in 1794. Early commissioner and philanthropist for former Town of Milton.Map (db m133158) HM
156 New York, Cayuga County, Montezuma — Early Aqueduct
On Chapman Road, 0.3 miles west of High Street, on the right when traveling south.
Early Aqueduct This towpath leads to the Richmond Aqueduct built 1849 second largest aqueduct carrying Erie Canal waters over the Seneca River. Map (db m83562) HM
157 New York, Cayuga County, Montezuma — Early Cemetery
On New York State Route 90, 0.1 miles north of Erie Street, on the left when traveling north.
Early Cemetery Old Montezuma Cemetery Revolutionary War veteran Richard Damewood buried here 1850. Served at seige of British at Yorktown.Map (db m83546) HM
158 New York, Cayuga County, Montezuma — Mentz Church
On McDonald Road (County Route 114A) at Mentz Church Road (County Route 115), on the left when traveling east on McDonald Road.
First Methodist Episcopal Church Inc. 1825 with John Gilmore, Wm. Bell & James Weston, Trustees. Adjoining cemetery in use by 1813. Map (db m83525) HM
159 New York, Cayuga County, Montezuma — Opened in 1828Cayuga Seneca Canal
On High Street at Erie Street, on the left when traveling north on High Street.
Opened in 1828 Cayuga Seneca Canal Extended navigation of the Erie Canal to Finger Lakes Site of crossover bridge and Exchange Hotel Map (db m83547) HM
160 New York, Cayuga County, Montezuma — 356 — Prospect Hill
On McDonald Road.
Peter Clarke buried in this cemetery 1858. Early settler prominent in salt industry, Erie Canal and Montezuma Turnpike.Map (db m132725) HM
161 New York, Cayuga County, Owasco — One-Room School
On Baptist Corner Road, on the right when traveling east.
Baptist Corners Owasco District No. One Built 1834 with local stone Served for 116 years Closed in 1950Map (db m117184) HM
162 New York, Cayuga County, Port Byron — 736 — Amos S. King
On Church Street, in the median.
Port Byron native gifted bible to Pres. Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Received letter of thanks from John Nicolay, Lincoln’s private secretary.Map (db m230540) HM
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163 New York, Cayuga County, Sterling — 908 — Patriot BurialsSterling Center Cemetery
On New York 104A, on the left when traveling west.
Earliest burial ca. 1816. At least five Revolutionary War veterans interred here ca. 1818 - 1848.Map (db m244617) HM WM
164 New York, Cayuga County, Summerhill — 235 — Early Cemetery
On New York State Route 90 at Dresser Road on State Route 90.
Known as Summerhill Cemetery burials from 1806-1905 final resting place of soldiers who served in Revolutionary & Civil WarsMap (db m133165) HM
165 New York, Cayuga County, Throop — Throop Industry
On Turnpike Road (County Route 10B) 0.1 miles west of Lewis Road, on the right when traveling east.
Settlers used Owasco River power to run sawmills & gristmills as early as 1798. This site was one of the three dams built in Throop.Map (db m87937) HM
166 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — 284 — 1840 Church
Built by First Presbyterian Society on land donated by Howland family. Farrand Kitchel, builder. Home to museum 1994.Map (db m128004) HM
167 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — 587 — Meeting House
On Cayuga Street (New York State Route 90) at Chase Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Cayuga Street.
Built 1859 for the Society of Friends. Sold in 1910 to Springport Free Library by Scipio Monthly Meeting of Friends.Map (db m241215) HM
168 New York, Cayuga County, Union Springs — 29 — Zobedia AllemanRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Homer Street east of Menzie Lane, on the right when traveling east.
1848-1940. Ardent supporter of state & county suffrage movement. Resided here. State chairman School Suffrage Committee 1910.Map (db m205536) HM
169 New York, Cayuga County, Weedsport — Firehouse
On South Street (County Route 128) at Liberty Street, on the left when traveling south on South Street.
Firehouse constructed 1884 of local brick to hold newly purchased 1878 Silsby steam powered pumper. Belfry bell is original. Map (db m83763) HM
170 New York, Cayuga County, Weedsport — First Baptist Church of Weedsport
On Liberty Street, 0.1 miles east of S. Seneca Street, on the left when traveling east.
First Baptist Church of Weedsport has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m157012) HM
171 New York, Chautauqua County, Brocton — Brocton Arch
On West Main Street (U.S. 20) at Highland Avenue, in the median on West Main Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 by the United States Department of the Interior. Brocton Arch Erected 1913 With unprecedented growth of the village, the Village of Brocton and Town of Portland wanted . . . Map (db m96609) HM
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172 New York, Chautauqua County, Dunkirk — 311 — Sarah Sinfield
Near Point Drive North at Park Drive.
Civil War nurse awarded pension for devoted service. Lived here with husband William, veteran & asst. lighthouse keeper 1874-1885.Map (db m117513) HM
173 New York, Chautauqua County, Ellery, Maple Springs — 865 — Midway Park
Near Chautauqua Avenue (New York State Route 430) at Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
Picnic and recreation area opened in 1898 by Jamestown & Lake Erie Rwy. Visitors came via steam train, then by electric interurbans 1914 - 1947.Map (db m207727) HM
174 New York, Chautauqua County, Harmony — 310 — Roll-O-Bowl
On Button Valley Road, 1.5 miles west of Blockville-Watts Flats Road (County Route 35), on the left when traveling west.
Roll-O-Bowl On this site 1956-1960 Sunday jalopy races held on quarter mile dirt track. Built by McNitt brothers on their grandmother's farm.Map (db m105683) HM
175 New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — 599 — Large Ice House
On Park Road, 0.2 miles east of West Lake Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built on this site in 1871 by Adam Hersperger. Started shipping ice by railroad the same year. Icing ended in ca. 1935.Map (db m172784) HM
176 New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — 478 — Susan B. Anthony
On North Erie Street (New York State Route 394) at East Chautauqua Street (New York State Route 430), on the right when traveling north on North Erie Street.
Spoke at courthouse on this site Dec. 26, 1854 to organize first county women's suffrage convention for NY state Women's Rights committee.Map (db m172786) HM
177 New York, Chautauqua County, North Harmony — 314 — AshvilleUnion Free School District No. 3
On North Maple Avenue (County Route 43) at College Street, on the right when traveling north on North Maple Avenue.
Ashville Union Free School District No. 3 on this site ca. 1885-2008 served towns of Harmony and N. Harmony until 1982. Map (db m105682) HM
178 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — 618 — Chemung Village
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
179 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — 442 — Pratt House
On Lake Street.
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
180 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — 619 — Rowland Montour
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
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181 New York, Chenango County, Afton — 378 — Cunahunta
On New York State Route 7.
Site of Iroquois town burned by the Continental Army under the Command of Colonel William Butler October 9 & 10, 1778Map (db m132735) HM
182 New York, Chenango County, Afton — 518 — Early Cemetery
On East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1818 as the Universalist Church burying ground and now called East Side Cemetery. Many early settlers buried here.Map (db m230671) HM
183 New York, Chenango County, Afton — 259 — Mormon House Site
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Joseph Smith, founder of Mormon Church, & Emma Hale were married here January 18, 1827 by Justice Zechariah TarbleMap (db m93512) HM
184 New York, Chenango County, Beaver Meadow — 383 — Former Hotel
Beaver Meadow Hotel built ca. 1872. Provided a rest stop for overnight guests passing through this area until closing in 1916.Map (db m132756) HM
185 New York, Chenango County, Coventryville — Coffin Man
On New York State Route 41 at New York State Route 206 on State Route 41.
Simon Jones' stone here was carved by J.W Stewart 1818. Local history suggests J.W. is now known as Coffin Man for carving many similar stones.Map (db m93286) HM
186 New York, Chenango County, Otselic — 384 — Former Church
On New York State Route 80, on the left when traveling east.
Constructed ca. 1862 as the Second Methodist Episcopal Church of Otselic. The church closed in 1993 and was sold in 1994.Map (db m149155) HM
187 New York, Chenango County, Oxford — 748 — Patriot Burials
On New York State Route 12, on the right when traveling north.
Warn-Ten Broeck Cemetery Burials as early as Ca.1792 At least 9 Revolutionary War veterans interred here from 1800-1851Map (db m211413) HM
188 New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — First Congregational Church of Pitcher
On New York State Route 26, 0.1 miles east of Pitcher Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
First Congregational Church of Pitcher has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m146742) HM
189 New York, Chenango County, Pitcher — Pitcher Baptist Church
On Route 26, 0.1 miles east of Pitcher Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Pitcher Baptist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m146738) HM
190 New York, Chenango County, South New Berlin — 898 — Patriot BurialsEvergreen Cemetery
On NY State Route 8 at White Store Road, on the left when traveling north on NY State Route 8.
Burials as early as 1795. At least 17 Revolutionary War veterans interred here from 1810 - 1846.Map (db m244141) WM
191 New York, Chenango County, South Otselic — 295 — B.F. Gladding
On County Route 13 west of New York State Route 26, on the right when traveling west.
Begun in 1816 by rope maker John Gladding, the industry became known for the quality fishing lines it once manufactured here.Map (db m133058) HM
192 New York, Chenango County, South Otselic — 450 — South Otselic Historic District
On New York State Route 26 at Clarence Church Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 26.
South Otselic Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m231801) HM
193 New York, Chenango County, South Otselic — 382 — Union School
On County Road 13, on the right when traveling west.
Built here in 1899. Served South Otselic and the surrounding area until replaced by the central school in 1936.Map (db m132758) HM
194 New York, Clinton County, Beekmantown — The War of 1812
On New York State Route 22, 0.4 miles south of Burke Road, on the right when traveling south.
Culver Hill site of bloody skirmish between American forces and the invading British army Sept. 6, 1814Map (db m106392) HM
195 New York, Clinton County, Champlain — 355 — St. Mary's Academy
1906-2012. Daughter of the Charity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus sailed from France in 1905 to start the Academy. "Tout pour la gloire de Dieu"Map (db m132721) HM
196 New York, Clinton County, Clintonville — 537 — Clintonville
On New York State Route 9N, 0.2 miles east of Smith Street, on the right when traveling east.
Prominent for iron industry, one of region’s largest bloomery forges 1833-1890. Used ore from Arnold Hill, Palmer Hill and Winter Mine. William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2019 • 537Map (db m137824) HM
197 New York, Clinton County, Keeseville — 221 — Evergreen Cemetery
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Est. 1849. Final resting place of veterans, members of U.S. Congress & citizens who were critical in Keeseville's historyMap (db m136668) HM
198 New York, Clinton County, Keeseville — 448 — Train Depot
On North Ausable Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Keeseville, Ausable Chasm, & Lake Champlain Railroad, a "peanut" line. Took mail, freight & passengers here to Port Kent from 1890-1924Map (db m132697) HM
199 New York, Clinton County, Morrisonville — 229 — Soper Cemetery
On Shingle Street.
A.K.A. Ayer-Soper Cemetery. Burial site for Ayer, Hall, Robinson & Soper families. Headstones remaining show interments from 1832-1863.Map (db m133083) HM
200 New York, Clinton County, Peru — 419 — Harkness Church
On Hallock Hill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. Georgia Harkness 1891-1974. Author, scholar, activist & clergy member. First female professor of theology at a U.S. seminary. Map (db m132695) HM

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