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List of New York State Historic Markers in Cayuga County, New York
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Listings county-wide
Marker name | Image | Date designated | Location | City or Town | Coords | Marker text | |
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1 | Auburn Prison Auburn Prison Auburn Correctional Facility is a state prison located on State Street in Auburn, New York, built on land that was once a Cayuga Indian Village. It is classified as a maximum security facility.... |
In Front of Prison west Side of State St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Convicts made Sewing Silk 1841–1846 here was Principal Cash Market in U.S. for Cocoons and Raw Silk | |||
2 | Auburn Prison Auburn Prison Auburn Correctional Facility is a state prison located on State Street in Auburn, New York, built on land that was once a Cayuga Indian Village. It is classified as a maximum security facility.... |
In Front of Prison west Side of State St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Erection Commenced 1816 First Prisoners 1817 Assisted in Construction First Electrocution in the World 1890 | |||
3 | Calvary Presbyterian Church | Cor. Capitol and Franklin Sts. in Front of Church | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Oldest Church Edifice in Auburn. erected 1815-17 at Franklin and North Sts. as First Pres. Church moved here 1869 | |||
4 | Cayuga County Court House Cayuga County Courthouse and Clerk's Office Cayuga County Courthouse and Clerk's Office is a historic courthouse complex located at Auburn in Cayuga County, New York. It consists of a two building government complex. The courthouse was built in 1835–1836 and expanded in 1922–1924. It is a -story, Neoclassical temple front stone building... |
on Court House Green, Genesee St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Frame building erected on rear of this Lot 1809 present building erected 1836 Reconstructed 1922-24 | |||
5 | Center House | Now on 2nd story Face So. Side Block Genesee and Market Sts. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Early Tavern erected 1805 at Genesee and Market Sts. moved here 1829. | |||
6 | Center House | At Intersection Genesee and Market Sts. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Tavern 1805. Law Office of Gov. Enos Throop 1st Pres. Church Org. 1810 1st White S.S. 1819 Removed To Fulton St. 1829 | |||
7 | Barracks | north Side W. Genesee St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
During the War of 1812 Barracks were Established in this Locality Troops Passing To and from Niagara Camped Here | |||
8 | First Freight Depot | on 2nd story Face Schreck Bros. Store, 16 E. Genesee St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
First Freight Depot Auburn and Syracuse R.R. Built by C. W. Pomeroy, 1836 building Used Later as Genesee Opera House | |||
9 | First School | west Side of Dunning Ave. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
First School in Vicinity of Auburn erected before 1796 Originally on Genesee St. and Dunning Ave. moved here 1818 | |||
10 | First Tavern and Store | on Face Auburn Trust Co. Genesee St. Side | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
on Face Auburn Trust Co. Genesee St. Side | |||
11 | Fort Hill Fort Hill Fort Hill is a hill overlooking downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, where military fortifications were built during the American Civil War to protect the city and its pro-Union state government.... |
At Entrance Ft. Hill Cemetery So. Side Fort St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Fort Hill of Moundbuilder Origin Later Cayuga Council Seat and Village Fort Wasco Traditional Birthplace | |||
12 | Francis Hunter Tavern | No. Side E. Genesee St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Francis Hunter erected Tavern here 1808 under Nearby Elm Councils were held between white settlers and Indians | |||
13 | Harriet Tubman Home | east Side south St. at City Line | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Home of Harriet Tubman the Moses of Her Race Underground Railroad Station in Slavery Days | |||
14 | Jehiel Clark House | W. Side Cor. Aurelius Ave. and Clark St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
House Built 1802 by Jehiel Clark Who here Founded Clarksville 1795 His Grist, Saw and Carding Mills were Nearby Along Owasco River | |||
15 | John Huggins John Huggins John Huggins was an American civil rights activist and leader in the Los Angeles chapter of the Black Panther Party.-Biography:... |
N. Side W. Genesee St. between Crane Brook and City Limits | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
John Huggins here made First Settlement on Genesee Turnpike between Elbridge and Cayuga Ferry in 1791. His Son Zenas Built this Tavern 1804 | |||
16 | Military Depot Camp | At Cor. Camp St. and Lake Ave. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Military Depot Camp During Civil War | |||
17 | North Street Cemetery | In Front of Cemetery North St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
North Street Cemetery most of the settlers of Harbenbergh's Corners and Early Inhavitants of Auburn and Buried here Main Cemetery Until 1852 | |||
18 | Bank of Auburn | on Wall of National Hotel Near Entrance | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
on this Site the Bank of Auburn First Bank in Auburn and Predecessor of Nat. Bank of Auburn was Opened 1817 in Demaree's Tavern | |||
19 | Osborne Works | on 2nd story Face Old Osborne Offices N. Side Cor. Genesee and Osborne Sts. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Osborne Works David M. Osborne, Cyrus C. Dennis and Chas. Wood makers of Kirby Reaper and other farm machinery. Original factory 1858. | |||
20 | Pioneer Roads | Marker Fastened To E.Face of Store N.W. Corner Genesee and north Sts., 2nd | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Pioneer Roads Old Genesee Road 1791 New Genesee Road 1797 Old Chenango Road 1791 Later Known as Cayuga and Seneca Turnpike 1802 | |||
21 | Site of Bostwick's Tavern | on E. Face Pearson Block Cor. Genesee and Exchange Sts. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Site of Bostwick's Tavern 1803–1868 Rebuilt 1824, Renamed Western Exchange Hotel Lafayette a Guest 1825 | |||
22 | Site of Willard Tavern | on 2nd story Face Metcalf Bldg., 141 Genesee St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Site of Willard Tavern 1810 rebuilt 1828–1830 as American hotel burned 1879 | |||
23 | Site of First School House | on W. Side north St. in Front of Holy Trinity High School | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Site of First School House Established in Auburn 1796 Benjamin Phelps Schoolmaster | |||
24 | Site of First Log Dam and Mill | on Face of Gas Station S. Side Genesee at Junc. Market. Site, Stone Mill Re | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Site of First Log Dam and Mill on Owasco River Built by John L Hardenbergh 1793 Enlarged 1802 present Stone Mill 1824 | |||
25 | Site of Log Cabin | on Market St. in Front of Fire Department | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
on Market St. in Front of Fire Department | |||
26 | Wasco Wasco Wasco is the name of four places in the United States:* Wasco, California, a city in California** Wasco State Prison, located in Wasco, California* Wasco, Illinois, a former hamlet in Illinois, now part of Campton Hills... |
State St.-Grass Plot between Prison Wall and River | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
The Crossing Place Site of a Cayuga Village occupied by Indians before and after Settlement of Hardenbergh Corners 1793 | |||
27 | William G. Fargo | on 2nd story Face Schreck Bros. Store, 16 E. Genesee St. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
Wm. G. Fargo May 20, 1818-Aug. 3, 1881. Organizer of Wells-Fargo Express Company served here as first freight agent. | |||
28 | Fort Hill Fort Hill Fort Hill is a hill overlooking downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, where military fortifications were built during the American Civil War to protect the city and its pro-Union state government.... |
S.W. Corner Fort and Genesee Sts. | Auburn, New York Auburn, New York Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687... |
S.W. Corner Fort and Genesee Sts. | |||
29 | Col. John Harris | on Co. Rd. 1/2 Mil S. Vilg. Cayuga Near Entrance Cowan's Pt. Cottage Settle | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
First White Settler in Cayuga County Built Log Cabin here 1788 Established Harris Ferry Across Cayuga Lake | |||
30 | First Cayuga County Court | In Cayuga Vlge. on Rte 90 east Side, south of Genesee St. | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
First Cayuga County Court held here 1799 Removed To Aurora 1804 and To Auburn 1809 | |||
31 | Old Genesee Road | On State Rd. 326, 1 Mile north of Oakwood | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
Old Genesee Road from Hardenbergh Corners to Harris Ferry crossed here | |||
32 | Pioneer Roads | On W. Genesee St. State Rd. at Intersection Co. Rd. and Lvrr | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
on W. Genesee St. State Rd. at Intersection Co. Rd. and Lvrr | |||
33 | Site of Treaty for Purchase Cayuga Reservation | on Co. Rd. 1/2 Mil S. Vilg. Cayuga Near Entrance Cowan's Pt. Cottage Settle | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
Site of Treaty for Purchase Cayuga Reservation from the Indians Red Jacket and Fish Carrier Spokesman for Cayugas | |||
34 | Site of Cayuga Long Bridge | N Cayuga Village on Green at End of Genesee St. | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
42°55′6.9594"N 76°43′46.5954"W | Site of Cayuga Long Bridge One Mile Long, 1800–1857 Carried Great Steam of Western Migration Early County Jail Was | ||
35 | Sullivan's Campaign | on NYS 5 and 20, 1½ Mile E. of Bridge | Aurelius, New York Aurelius, New York Aurelius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,792 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.The Town of Aurelius is at the western edge of the county and borders the City of Auburn.... |
Sullivan's Campaign One Mile west Col. Butler Crossed Cayuga Lake and Destroyed Cayuga Village of Tichero | |||
36 | Cayuga County | Rte. 5 at Onondaga Co. Line | Brutus, New York Brutus, New York Brutus is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 4,464 at the 2010 census. The name was assigned by a clerk interested in the classics.The Town of Brutus is located in the east part of the county and is west of Syracuse.... |
Early Iroquois Country 1768. Part of Montgomery Co. 1784. Part of Herkimer Co. 1791. Part of Onondaga Co. 1794. Cayuga Co. Set Off 1799. | |||
37 | Centerport | Centerport | Centerport, New York Centerport, New York Centerport is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York on the notably affluent North Shore of Long Island. Formerly known as Little Cow Harbor about 1700, Centreport in 1836, and then the present Centerport after 1895... |
Settled by Benj. Haikes 1805-6. Was Important Village on Old Erie Canal Erie Canal The Erie Canal is a waterway in New York that runs about from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River to Buffalo, New York, at Lake Erie, completing a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The canal contains 36 locks and encompasses a total elevation differential of... in 1825 |
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38 | Town of Brutus | Weedsport | Weedsport, New York Weedsport, New York Weedsport is a village in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,017 at the 2000 census. The name is from Elihu and Edward Weed, merchants who helped found the village.... |
Formed from Aurelius 1802 First Settlement in Town made by Arron Frost 1795; He Built the First Grist Mill | |||
39 | Weeds' Basin | Just No. of Hotel, Rte. 34 | Brutus, New York Brutus, New York Brutus is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 4,464 at the 2010 census. The name was assigned by a clerk interested in the classics.The Town of Brutus is located in the east part of the county and is west of Syracuse.... |
Named after Elihu and Edward Weed Who Constructed a Basin on Old Erie Canal 1821. P.O. Established 1822 Weedsport Inc. Village 1831 | |||
40 | First Settlement | At Intersection L Mi. N. of Seneca River | Cato, New York Cato (town), New York Cato is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,537 at the 2010 census. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing classical place names.... |
First Settlement in the Town of Cato Cato (town), New York Cato is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 2,537 at the 2010 census. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing classical place names.... made by Samson Lawrence |
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41 | Abrams Ferry | Near Bridge Over Seneca River | Cato, New York Cato, New York Cato, New York may refer to either:*Cato , New York, located in Cayuga County*Cato , New York, located within the towns of Cato and Ira... |
From 1805 for Many Years Abrams Who Settled in That Year Maintained a Ferry Until the Toll Bridge was Built | |||
42 | Cato Four Corners | Meridian | Meridian, New York Meridian, New York Meridian is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 350 at the 2000 census.The Village of Meridian is near the north town line of the Town of Cato and is west of Syracuse, New York.-History:... |
Geo. Loveless and Abel Pasko First settlers in 1804 Jesse Elwell and Abner Hollister Settled in 1805. Called Meridian Since 1849 | |||
43 | Ceremonial Fire | 1/2 Mile south of Meridian, on Weedsport County Highway | Cato, New York Cato, New York Cato, New York may refer to either:*Cato , New York, located in Cayuga County*Cato , New York, located within the towns of Cato and Ira... |
Site of Permanent Village and Perpetual Council Fire of Cayuga Branch of the Iroquois. Lamokas, Senecas Trail To Onondaga for Salt | |||
44 | Jakway's Corners | Center of Cato Village | Cato, New York Cato (village), New York Cato is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 601 at the 2000 census. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing classical place names.... |
Ethan Allen Ethan Allen Ethan Allen was a farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher, writer, and American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. He is best known as one of the founders of the U.S... . Platt Titus First Settler 1805. > |
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45 | Methodist Episcopal Church | on Brick Church Road | Cato, New York Cato, New York Cato, New York may refer to either:*Cato , New York, located in Cayuga County*Cato , New York, located within the towns of Cato and Ira... |
Organized 1820. Brick edifice built 1828. Remodeled about 1870. | |||
46 | Old Mill | west of Center of Cato Village east Side of R.R. | Cato, New York Cato (village), New York Cato is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 601 at the 2000 census. The name was assigned by the surveyors of the Military Tract, and is one of many towns and villages bearing classical place names.... |
First Grist Mill in Ira. Built in 1818 by John Hooker, associate of Ethan Allen. Mill was Old Part of present Building | |||
47 | The Pepper Mill | In Emerson | Emerson, New York | In Emerson | |||
48 | Conquest Center | Conquest Vlge. on Rte. 3F | Conquest, New York Conquest, New York Conquest is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 1,819 at the 2010 census. The name was chosen to mark the victory of those who wished to form the town.... |
Conquest Vlge. on Rte. 3F | |||
49 | Pineville Pineville Pineville may refer to a place in the United States:*Pineville, Arkansas*Pineville, Kentucky*Pineville, Louisiana*Pineville, Missouri*Pineville, North Carolina*Pineville, Pennsylvania*Pineville, West Virginia... |
At Spring Lake | Conquest, New York Conquest, New York Conquest is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 1,819 at the 2010 census. The name was chosen to mark the victory of those who wished to form the town.... |
Formerly So Called from the Pine Forests Which Covered this Locality, Name Changed in 1874 To Spring Lake | |||
50 | Town of Conquest | Conquest Vlge. on Rte. 38 | Conquest, New York Conquest, New York Conquest is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 1,819 at the 2010 census. The name was chosen to mark the victory of those who wished to form the town.... |
Set Off from Cato 1821. First settlers 1800 Fire Geo. Snyder, a Soldier of the Revolution and Israel Wolverton | |||
51 | First Baptist Church | on Bluefield Rd. N.W. of Fleming | Fleming, New York Fleming, New York Fleming is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census. The name is that of General George Fleming, an early settler.The Town of Fleming is at the north end of Owasco Lake, south of Auburn, New York.... |
First Baptist Church in Aurelius was erected here 1796 Pastor David Irish First Church in Fleming Second in Cayuga County | |||
52 | George Fleming | on Rte. 34B 1/2 Mile S. Mapleton | Fleming, New York Fleming, New York Fleming is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census. The name is that of General George Fleming, an early settler.The Town of Fleming is at the north end of Owasco Lake, south of Auburn, New York.... |
on Rte. 34B 1/2 Mile S. Mapleton | |||
53 | Great Iroquois Trail | on 34, 1/4 Mile So. Lvrr at Brick School | Fleming, New York Fleming, New York Fleming is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census. The name is that of General George Fleming, an early settler.The Town of Fleming is at the north end of Owasco Lake, south of Auburn, New York.... |
From Cayuga To Owasco Lakes. Part of the Great Trail from Niagara To Albany During the American Revolution | |||
54 | Home of Henry Wyckoff | on Auburn Moravis State Rd. at Wyckoff's. W. Side of Rte 38. | Fleming, New York Fleming, New York Fleming is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census. The name is that of General George Fleming, an early settler.The Town of Fleming is at the north end of Owasco Lake, south of Auburn, New York.... |
Built 1835. Jacob Byers Settled here 1790. Plank Road from here To Moravia Built in 1852 | |||
55 | Josiah Chatfield | N.W. Corner, Center Village of Fleming | Fleming, New York Fleming, New York Fleming is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census. The name is that of General George Fleming, an early settler.The Town of Fleming is at the north end of Owasco Lake, south of Auburn, New York.... |
First Settler of Fleming Village 1798 erected His Home on this Site | |||
56 | Sand Beach Ch. | In Front of Brick Church on W. Owasco L. Road. So. Traffic Circle | Fleming, New York Fleming, New York Fleming is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census. The name is that of General George Fleming, an early settler.The Town of Fleming is at the north end of Owasco Lake, south of Auburn, New York.... |
Reformed Protestant Dutch Church at the Owasco Outlet Organized 1807 First building 1810 present Church 1855 | |||
57 | First Store | East Genoa on Rte. 34 | Genoa, New York Genoa, New York Genoa is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,935 at the 2010 census.The Town of Genoa is located in the southwest corner of the county and is north of Ithaca, New York... |
In the Town of Genoa was opened here by Elihu Talladay Prior To 1800 | |||
58 | Forks of the Creek | east of Five Corners at the Forks | Genoa, New York Genoa, New York Genoa is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,935 at the 2010 census.The Town of Genoa is located in the southwest corner of the county and is north of Ithaca, New York... |
Pine Lumber was Sawed here from Construction on Early Farm Hoiuses in this Vicinity | |||
59 | Presbyterian Church | In Front of Church in Kings Ferry | Genoa, New York Genoa, New York Genoa is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,935 at the 2010 census.The Town of Genoa is located in the southwest corner of the county and is north of Ithaca, New York... |
Organized Aug. 13, 1798 by earliest settlers in region, then known as the Military Tract | |||
60 | Site of Log Metting House | Correction of Above Marker, Same Location | Genoa, New York Genoa, New York Genoa is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,935 at the 2010 census.The Town of Genoa is located in the southwest corner of the county and is north of Ithaca, New York... |
Built 1802, by Congregational Church of Milton. Organized in 1798. Second Oldest Church in Cayuga County. | |||
61 | Site of Old Church | 1 Mile east and 1 Mile south of Kings Ferry | Genoa, New York Genoa, New York Genoa is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,935 at the 2010 census.The Town of Genoa is located in the southwest corner of the county and is north of Ithaca, New York... |
First Congregational in Town on Milton. Organized 1798. First Log Meeting House Built here in 1802 | |||
62 | Town of Genoa | In Genoa Village south Side Rte. 90 in Front of Church | Genoa, New York Genoa, New York Genoa is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,935 at the 2010 census.The Town of Genoa is located in the southwest corner of the county and is north of Ithaca, New York... |
Organized as Milton 1789. Name Changed To Genoa 1808. John Clark was the First Settler 1791 | |||
63 | Burial Place | Just west of Cato-Meridian Central School | Ira, New York Ira, New York Ira is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,206 at the 2010 census.The Town of Ira is in the northern part of the county and is northwest of Syracuse, New York.- History :... |
Burial Place of the Pioneers of this section, including several Revolutionary veterans 1809–1860 | |||
64 | Fox's Kiln | 3/4 Mile west of Ira | Ira, New York Ira, New York Ira is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,206 at the 2010 census.The Town of Ira is in the northern part of the county and is northwest of Syracuse, New York.- History :... |
Ancient Limestone Quarries Opened Up Prior To 1835 | |||
65 | Ira Corners | Stands on Town Line Near Lvrr | Ira, New York Ira, New York Ira is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,206 at the 2010 census.The Town of Ira is in the northern part of the county and is northwest of Syracuse, New York.- History :... |
Settled in 1805 by Thomas Barnes, Luther Samuel and Israel Phelps. Two latter opened 1st store 1813. Phelps Built Hotel 1820, Where First Town Meeting was Held, 1821. | |||
66 | Town of Ira | In Center of Village | Ira, New York Ira, New York Ira is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,206 at the 2010 census.The Town of Ira is in the northern part of the county and is northwest of Syracuse, New York.- History :... |
Set Off from Cato 1821. First settlements in Town, 1800, by David and Eleazer Stockwell, William Patterson and Henry Conrad | |||
67 | Algonkian Algonquian peoples The Algonquian are one of the most populous and widespread North American native language groups, with tribes originally numbering in the hundreds. Today hundreds of thousands of individuals identify with various Algonquian peoples... |
1 Mi. east of Levanna | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Indian Village Site Prior To Iroquois During Stone Age Occupation About 1000. Excavations 1932-34 Show Hearths and Burials | |||
68 | Birthplace of Theodore Ledyard Cuyler | Vlg. Aurora, Opp. Rr. Sta. | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Born Jan. 10, 1822 Died Feb. 26, 1909 Presbyterian Clergyman and Writer | |||
69 | Boundary of Reservaton | Aurora-Sherwood Rd. W. of Sherwood | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Southeast Corner of East Cayuga Reservation. Cayugas Reserved It 1789. Ceded To N.Y. State by Treaty 1794 | |||
70 | Eliza Mosher | 1 Mi. west Ridgeway Cemetery | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Built 1804 here in 1846 was Born Eliza Mosher Eminent Woman Physician 1875–1928 | |||
71 | Cayuga Lake Academy | In Front Old Brick School Opposite Pres. Ch., Aurora | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Cayuga Lake Academy chartered by regents 1801. First building 1803. Present structure 1835. Well known school. | |||
72 | First Home | In Aurora in Front of Miss Edith Morgan's Barn, W. Side State Road | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
First Home Built by a White Man Capt. Roswell Franklin in Cayuga County 1789. He was an officer in Sullivan-Clinton Campaign | |||
73 | First Newspaper | At Levanna | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
First Newspaper in Cayuga County published in 1798 by R. Delano. Called Levanna Gazette Or Onondaga Advertiser | |||
74 | Glen Park 1852 | Front Wells College, W. Side Street | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Home of Henry Wells Henry Wells Henry Wells was an American businessman important in the history of both the American Express Company and Wells Fargo & Company.-Early life:... Founder of American Express American Express American Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best... Co., 1850 Wells Fargo Express Company, 1852 Wells College Wells College Wells College is a private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, Cayuga County, New York, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Initially an all-women's institution, Wells became a co-ed college in Fall 2005.... , 1868 |
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75 | Capt. Roswell Franklin | So. Side Paines Creek Gully, 1000 Ft. E. Bridge, So. End Aurora | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Grave of Capt. Roswell Franklin First Settler 1789 Died 1792 | |||
76 | Home of Jethro Wood | 1/2 Mi. W. Poplar Ridge | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Home of Jethro Wood Inventor of cast iron plough | |||
77 | Isaac Mekeel | 1 Mi. west Ridgeway Cemetery | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Isaac Mekeel here developed manufacture of amber cane syrup 1860–1904 | |||
78 | Ledyard | Rte. 34B Vlge. Ledyard | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Named from Benj. Ledyard. Called Chapins Crs. from P. Chapin, Settled 1800 and Talcotts Crs. from R. Talcott, Settled 1812 | |||
79 | Old Elm Tree | Aurora-Oplar Ridge Rd. 1/2 Mile. west Rr | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Old Elm Tree Remaining from the Primeval Forest | |||
80 | Paines Creek Gully | So. End Bridge, Ret. 90 So. of Aurora | Aurora, New York Aurora, Cayuga County, New York Aurora is a village and college town in Cayuga County, in the Town of Ledyard, north of Ithaca, New York, United States. The village had a population of 720 at the 2000 census, of which more than 400 were college students.... |
Moonshine Falls One Mile Upstream Site of Early Saw, Grist and Woolen Mills | |||
81 | Patrick Tavern | So. E. Or. Dublin Hill & Main St. Aurora | Aurora, New York Aurora, Cayuga County, New York Aurora is a village and college town in Cayuga County, in the Town of Ledyard, north of Ithaca, New York, United States. The village had a population of 720 at the 2000 census, of which more than 400 were college students.... |
Patrick Tavern erected 1793 Early Court held here Cayuga County Medical Society Organized here 1806 | |||
82 | Pioneer House | Chapel Cor., Paines Creek Rd. To Poplar Ridge | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Pioneer House Built About 1799 by Benjamin Howland Benjamin Howland Benjamin Howland was a United States Senator from Rhode Island. Born in Tiverton, he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, was collector of taxes in 1801, town auditor in 1802, and town moderator in 1805... here Same Year was held First Meeting in County of Society of Friends |
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83 | Residence of Major Benjamin Ledyard | Near House Back from Main St., So Old Academy in Aurora | Aurora, New York Aurora, Cayuga County, New York Aurora is a village and college town in Cayuga County, in the Town of Ledyard, north of Ithaca, New York, United States. The village had a population of 720 at the 2000 census, of which more than 400 were college students.... |
Near House Back from Main St., So Old Academy in Aurora | |||
84 | Scipio Lodge | Main St. 2nd House N. School | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Scipio Lodge Masonic Charter 1797 building erected 1806 Used by the Craft Until 1819 | |||
85 | Sequoia California Redwood | Rte. 90, north End Aurora | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Rte. 90, north End Aurora | |||
86 | Site of Upper Cayuga Village | Side Rd. Young Farm & Monument Now Owned by Cayuga Museum | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Site of Upper Cayuga Village Destroyed by Col. Butler's Detachment of Sullivan's Army, Sept. 22-23, 1779 | |||
87 | Site of Chonodote Peach Town | north End Village on Rte. 90 | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Site of Chonodote Peach Town Cayuga Village Destroyed With Orchard of 1500 Trees During Sullivan | |||
88 | Site of First Steam Flouring Mill | S.E. Cor. Old Stone Warehouse Lyon Property, Aurora | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Site of First Steam Flouring Mill west of Hudson River Built by Roswell Towsley 1817 | |||
89 | To Moonshine Falls | Rte. 90 Opp. Paines Creek Rd. To Poplar Ridge | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
To Moonshine Falls [Arrow] | |||
90 | To Moonshine Falls | Prospect Crs. 1 Mil. E. Rte. 60 | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
To Moonshine Falls [Arrow] | |||
91 | Upper Cayuga | on Great Gully Fort Site. Accessible Only To Hikers | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Upper Cayuga Marking the Probable Fortification for Nearby Indian Villages Destroyed by Co. Butler's Soldiers Sept 22-23, 1779 | |||
92 | Wells College Wells College Wells College is a private coeducational liberal arts college located in Aurora, Cayuga County, New York, on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Initially an all-women's institution, Wells became a co-ed college in Fall 2005.... |
Front Wells College, E. Side Street | Ledyard, New York Ledyard, New York Ledyard is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,886 at the 2010 census. The name of the town is from General Benjamin Ledyard, an early settler.... |
Wells College Founded by Henry Wells 1868Organizer of American and Wells Fargo Express Companies | |||
93 | Indian Fort Site | west of Locke | Locke, New York Locke, New York Locke is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,951 at the 2010 census. The town was named after John Locke, an English philosopher and is the birthplace of Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States.... |
Indian Fort Site this Vicinity Is Site of An Indian Village Probably Fortified and Indian Burial Ground | |||
94 | Town of Locke | In Locke on Rtes. 90 & 38 | Locke, New York Locke, New York Locke is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,951 at the 2010 census. The town was named after John Locke, an English philosopher and is the birthplace of Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States.... |
Town of Locke Set Off from Milton Now Genoa in 1802. Locke Village Formerly Called Milan First Settled 1790 | |||
95 | Brigham Young Brigham Young Brigham Young was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States. He was the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1847 until his death in 1877, he founded Salt Lake City, and he served as the first governor of the Utah... |
Port Byron Front of Hotel | Mentz, New York Mentz, New York Mentz is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,378 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mentz is on the central part of the county, north of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
The Mormon Prophet lived in the House 100 yards east here in 1831. He was baptized in Mormon in 1832 at Mendon, N.Y. | |||
96 | Henry Wells Henry Wells Henry Wells was an American businessman important in the history of both the American Express Company and Wells Fargo & Company.-Early life:... |
Rte. 31, 38,In Port Byron | Mentz, New York Mentz, New York Mentz is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,378 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mentz is on the central part of the county, north of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Henry Wells Founder of Wells Fargo Express Company was a Shoemaker by Trade and lived in this house from 1827 to about 1830 | |||
97 | Port Byron Port Byron, New York Port Byron is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,297 at the 2000 census. The village is believed to be named after Lord Byron.The Village of Port Byron is in the Town of Mentz and is north of Auburn, New York.... |
In Front Port Byron Hotel | Mentz, New York Mentz, New York Mentz is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,378 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mentz is on the central part of the county, north of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Port Byron Named 1832. Inc. 1837. Formerly Called Bucksville from Aholiab Buck, Settler in 1798, Also King's Settlement from P. King 1797 | |||
98 | Col. Comfort Tyler Comfort Tyler Comfort Tyler , one of the original settlers of modern Syracuse, New York, brought his family in the spring of 1788 to what became the hamlet of Onondaga Hollow on the future Seneca Turnpike, south of the city's center today... |
on Cor. north Rte. 31 | Montezuma, New York Montezuma, New York Montezuma is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,277 at the 2010 census.The Town of Montezuma is at the west border of Cayuga County and is northwest of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Col. Comfort Tyler 1764–1827 Revolutionary Soldier, Col. in War of 1812, Surveyor, Engineer Salt Maker. Settled here in 1811 | |||
99 | Montezuma | In Montezuma by Hotel | Montezuma, New York Montezuma, New York Montezuma is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,277 at the 2010 census.The Town of Montezuma is at the west border of Cayuga County and is northwest of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Montezuma Named from the Aztec Emperors. Town Formed from Mentz in 1859. Village Incorporated in 1866 | |||
100 | Old Erie Canal | on Old Canal by Rte. 90 | Montezuma, New York Montezuma, New York Montezuma is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,277 at the 2010 census.The Town of Montezuma is at the west border of Cayuga County and is northwest of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Old Erie Canal Completed from Utica To here 1819. the "Montezuma" Built here was the First Boat on the Canal. Took Passengers To Syracuse 1820 | |||
101 | Salt Springs | On Old Canal by Rte. 90 | Montezuma, New York Montezuma, New York Montezuma is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,277 at the 2010 census.The Town of Montezuma is at the west border of Cayuga County and is northwest of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Salt Springs Chief Supply for Indians. Later Extensively Developed by Early settlers Privately and With State Aid | |||
102 | Squagonna | Near Bridge Over Seneca River | Montezuma, New York Montezuma, New York Montezuma is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,277 at the 2010 census.The Town of Montezuma is at the west border of Cayuga County and is northwest of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Aboriginal Name for Paradise of Musquitoes the River was Tiohero River of Rushes | |||
103 | Cady Tavern | So. Main St. in Village | Moravia, New York Moravia (village), New York Moravia is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,363 at the 2000 census.The Village of Moravia is in the south part of the Town of Moravia and is south of Auburn, New York.... |
In 1801 Zadoc Cady Built a Log Tavern Here. a Few Years Later He Built the present building | |||
104 | John Stoyell | Corner Main & Cayuga Sts. | Moravia, New York Moravia (village), New York Moravia is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,363 at the 2000 census.The Village of Moravia is in the south part of the Town of Moravia and is south of Auburn, New York.... |
First Settler in Moravia 1790. Built First House at rear of this Lot. was 1st Justice and Supervisor of Sempronius in 1798 | |||
105 | Oldest House Morse Farm (Moravia, New York) Morse Farm is a historic home located at Moravia in Cayuga County, New York. It is a two story, frame Federal style farmhouse. The house is in a "big house, little house, back house" configuration. Portions of the house reportedly date to 1794; the house was remodelled into essentially its... |
So. Main St. in Village | Moravia, New York Moravia (village), New York Moravia is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,363 at the 2000 census.The Village of Moravia is in the south part of the Town of Moravia and is south of Auburn, New York.... |
Oldest House in Moravia the Kitchen of this House Is the Original Cabin Built by Gershom Morse in 1794 | |||
106 | Owasco Flats | Rte. 38 west of Village | Moravia, New York Moravia (town), New York Moravia is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,626 at the 2010 census.The Town of Moravia contains a village called Moravia... |
Site of Indian Village Land Cultivated Prior To White Settlements. Neighboring settlers Came To Harvest Hay 1789-90 | |||
107 | Site of Old Arsenal | Vlg. Moravia on Side Street | Moravia, New York Moravia (village), New York Moravia is a village in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,363 at the 2000 census.The Village of Moravia is in the south part of the Town of Moravia and is south of Auburn, New York.... |
Site of Old Arsenal New York State Arsenal Number 68. Built in 1800. Stood for Over 100 Years | |||
108 | The First Cast Iron Plow Jethro Wood House Jethro Wood House was the home of Jethro Wood, inventor of a cast-iron plow with replaceable parts, that was the first commercially successful iron plow. He received a patent for this in 1814 which was extended in 1819... |
Rte. 38A by Bridge, Montville | Moravia, New York Moravia (town), New York Moravia is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,626 at the 2010 census.The Town of Moravia contains a village called Moravia... |
The First Cast Iron Plow in the world was made by Jethro Woods at foot of falls 1819] | |||
109 | Town of Moravia | Back of Service Sta. E. Cayuga St. | Moravia, New York Moravia (town), New York Moravia is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,626 at the 2010 census.The Town of Moravia contains a village called Moravia... |
Town of Moravia Formed from Sempronius in 1833. Village Or Moravia Incorporated in 1837 Reincorporated in 1859. | |||
110 | Kelloggsville | In Front of Store | Niles, New York Niles, New York Niles is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census. The Town of Niles lies in the eastern part of the county southeast of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Kelloggsville Named after Judge Charles Kellogg Charles Kellogg (US Representative) Charles Kellogg was an American farmer, merchant and politician from New York.-Life:... , Who Opened the First Store here in 1804 |
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111 | Old Mill | In New Hope | New Hope, New York | Partly Built by Charles Kellogg in 1823. Sold To Horace Rounds in 1851, To His Son Eugene Rounds 1865, To W. E. Rounds & A. Ryan, 1919 | |||
112 | Old Salt Road | Kelloggsville | Kelloggsville, New York | Over this Road Salt was Formerly Transported Overland from Syracuse To Pennsylvania and New York | |||
113 | Town of Niles | At Dutch Hollow | Niles, New York Niles, New York Niles is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census. The Town of Niles lies in the eastern part of the county southeast of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Set Off from Sempronius in 1833. First Settled 1792. Named from Elder Robt. Niles, a Pastor of the 1st Baptist Church of Sempronius | |||
114 | Algonkian Algonquian peoples The Algonquian are one of the most populous and widespread North American native language groups, with tribes originally numbering in the hundreds. Today hundreds of thousands of individuals identify with various Algonquian peoples... |
In Enna Jettick Park Opp. Sesqui. Monument | Owasco, New York Owasco, New York Owasco is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,793 at the 2010 census.The Town of Owasco is in the eastern part of Cayuga County and is at the southeast city line of Auburn, New York. The town borders Owasco Lake, from where it gets its name... |
42°54′21.5994"N 76°32′21.0012"W | Algonkian Village Site of Third Period Culture One of Largest Indian Pottery Jars in State Found Here | ||
115 | Ford Across Wasco | So. Side Pavilion, Emerson Park | Owasco, New York Owasco, New York Owasco is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,793 at the 2010 census.The Town of Owasco is in the eastern part of Cayuga County and is at the southeast city line of Auburn, New York. The town borders Owasco Lake, from where it gets its name... |
Ford Across Wasco Outlet on Great Iroquois Trail Used by Col. Peter Gansevoort Who Encamped here Sept. 21, 1779 | |||
116 | First Church in Cayuga County | on E. Lake Rd., Beyond Dutch Hollow-Burtis Point | Owasco, New York Owasco, New York Owasco is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,793 at the 2010 census.The Town of Owasco is in the eastern part of Cayuga County and is at the southeast city line of Auburn, New York. The town borders Owasco Lake, from where it gets its name... |
Here was Built in 1798 First Church in Cayuga County Reformed Dutch Church of Owasco | |||
117 | Town of Owasco | In Owasco | Owasco, New York Owasco, New York Owasco is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,793 at the 2010 census.The Town of Owasco is in the eastern part of Cayuga County and is at the southeast city line of Auburn, New York. The town borders Owasco Lake, from where it gets its name... |
Town of Owasco Formed from Aurelius 1802. First Settlements 1792 Reformed Dutch Church of Owasco Organized 1798. Church Built 1815 | |||
118 | Willow Brook | on E. Lake Rd. So. of foot of Lake | Owasco, New York Owasco, New York Owasco is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,793 at the 2010 census.The Town of Owasco is in the eastern part of Cayuga County and is at the southeast city line of Auburn, New York. The town borders Owasco Lake, from where it gets its name... |
Willow Brook Home of Enos. T. Throop 1784–1874 Congressman 1815 Circuit Judge 1823 Governor of N.Y. 1829-32 | |||
119 | #1 - the Square | At #1 Intrsctn. Rte. 34B & Old Ridge Rd. at Pres. Ch. | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
#1 - the Square So Named Because of Being on Lot One of the Town of Scipio. this Presbyterian Church was Built in 1825 | |||
120 | Cayuga Castle | on Rte. 34B 1/2 Mi. So. Rte. 1 | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
on Rte. 34B 1/2 Mi. So. Rte. 1 | |||
121 | Early Newspaper | Scipioville, Rte. 34B | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
Scipioville, Rte. 34B | |||
122 | Emily Howland | Sherwood, Rte. 34B | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
Emily Howland 1827–1929 Noted Educator and Philanthropist, Founded the Sherwood Select School 1872, lived Here | |||
123 | Indian Site | on Rte. 34B So. of Scripionville | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
on Rte. 34B So. of Scripionville | |||
124 | Pioneer Site | In Sherwood E. Side Front of Store | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
Pioneer Site Settled 1794-95 by Judge Seth Sherwood erected House Wherein Court was held 1804 When Village was County Seat | |||
125 | Town of Scipio | At Scipio Center | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
One of Original Towns of the Military Tract Formed in 1794. Named after the Roman General | |||
126 | Waring Place | Warings Crs. Rte. 34 So. Scripio Cntr. | Scipio, New York Scipio, New York Scipio is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,713 at the 2010 census. The town name was provided by a clerk with an interest in the classics.... |
Warings Crs. Rte. 34 So. Scripio Cntr. | |||
127 | Old Salt Road | At Dresserville on Co. Rd. 1/2 Mi. E. of Rte. 41A | Sempronius, New York Sempronius, New York Sempronius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 895 at the 2010 census. The town was named after a Roman military and political leader by a clerk interested in the classics.... |
At Dresserville on Co. Rd. 1/2 Mi. E. of Rte. 41A | |||
128 | First Settlement in Sempronius | At Sales Crs. on Co Rd. between Rtes. 38A & 41A | Sempronius, New York Sempronius, New York Sempronius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 895 at the 2010 census. The town was named after a Roman military and political leader by a clerk interested in the classics.... |
At Sales Crs. on Co Rd. between Rtes. 38A & 41A | |||
129 | Site of Glen Haven House | on W. Lake Rd. Near Head Skaneateles Lake | Sempronius, New York Sempronius, New York Sempronius is a town in Cayuga County, New York, USA. The population was 895 at the 2010 census. The town was named after a Roman military and political leader by a clerk interested in the classics.... |
Site of Glen Haven House Which in 1845 was Converted Into Glen Haven Sanitarium Destroyed To Protect Syracuse Water Supply | |||
130 | Baptist Church | No. Side St. E. of Center Sennett | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Baptist Church Organized 1779 First Stone Church Built on this Site 1808 present Church Built 1825 | |||
131 | Blacksmith Shop | Franklin St. Rd. E. Soule Cemtry | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Blacksmith Shop Built About 1837. First Trip Hammer in Cayuga County and First One Used in Auburn Prison made Here | |||
132 | Blacksmith Shop | So. Side Road E. of Sennett | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Blacksmith Shop Built Prior To 1825 Local Methodist Society here Organized and Planned Erection of Their Church | |||
133 | Early Home | on Rte. 5 N. Side-E. of Sennett | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Early Home Built About 1795 by Daniel Sennett Side Judge of Circuit Court Town Named in His Honor | |||
134 | First Store | North east Corner in Sennett | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
First Store in Village of Sennett Opened 1795 by Rufus Sheldon and Chauncey Lathrop First Post Office 1806 | |||
135 | First Tavern | Northwest Corner of Sennett | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Northwest Corner of Sennett | |||
136 | Great Genesee Road | At Owls Nest on Franklin St. Rd. 1 Mi. east of Soule Cemetery | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Great Genesee Road from Old Fort Schuyler To the Genesee River Via Hardenbergh Corners and Cayuga Bridge. Built 1794. | |||
137 | Oldest Church | Southwest Corner of Sennett | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Oldest Church in Sennett. Built 1820 Organized 1809 as First Congregational Remodeled 1847 Became Presbyterian 1870 | |||
138 | Seneca Turnpike | on Rte. 20 1 Mi. E. of Auburn | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
Seneca Turnpike 1800 From Utica To Canandaigua Via Skaneateles Creek at End of Cherry Valley Turnpike. Mirgration Route To the West | |||
139 | Dr. Sylvester Willard House | Center of Sennett, So. Side Former Rte. 5 | Sennett, New York Sennett, New York Sennett is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,595 at the 2010 census. The town is named after a public official and early settler, Daniel Sennett.... |
This House erected 1823 Dr. Sylvester Willard | |||
140 | Cayuga Castle | Junction Rte. 90 & Great Gully Road | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
42°48′44.784"N 76°41′55.176"W | Junction Rte. 90 & Great Gully Road | ||
141 | Cayuga Castle | on Sesqui Monument Lot Nr. Great Gully Rte. 90 | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
42°48′35.604"N 76°42′2.8074"W | Cayuga Castle Goi-O-Gouen Site of Principal Cayuga Village Destroyed Sept. 23, 1779 Sullivan Campaign | ||
142 | Cayuga Mine | on Auburn Rd. 326, 2 Mis. E. Rte. 90 | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Cayuga Mine Reservation Northwest Cor.Of Sq. Mile Reserved To Cayugas by Treaties 1789 Sold To the State 1799 | |||
143 | East Cayuga-Old Town | on Gully Rd. 1/2 Mi. west of Rte. 34B in Tn. Springport | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
East Cayuga-Old Town Indian Village of 13 Houses Destroyed Sept. 22, 1779 by Col. William Butler's Detachment of Sullivan Campaign | |||
144 | First School House | At Junction Rte. 90 & Auburn Rd. | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
At Junction Rte. 90 & Auburn Rd. | |||
145 | First Church | At Cross Roads | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
At Cross Roads | |||
146 | Frontenac Island | Union Springs-On Island Off Union Springs | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Frontenac Island Ancient Algonkian Village Site. Indian Burial Place Given To Union Springs by the State 1856 | |||
147 | Ge-Wauga | In Front of Old High Sch. Main St., Union Springs | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
In Front of Old High Sch. Main St., Union Springs | |||
148 | Home of John J. Thomas | Union Springs S. Side Homer St. | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Home of John J. Thomas 1810-95 Prominent Agriculturist An Editor of "The Country Gentleman" and Promoter of Cayuga Lake R.R. | |||
149 | Indian Mound | on Sesqui Mon. Plot, Rte. 90 1½ Mi. south of Union Springs | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
42°48′36.468"N 76°42′2.6634"W | on Sesqui Mon. Plot, Rte. 90 1½ Mi. south of Union Springs | ||
150 | Iroquois Trail | on 326 north of Oakwood | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Iroquois Trail from Cayuga To Owasco Lakes, Part of the Great Trail from Niagara To Albany During the American Revolution | |||
151 | Reservation of Cayugas | on Farleys Point | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Reservation of Cayugas Sold To the State 1799 a Body of Tuscaroras were the Last of the Iroquois To Occupy this Point | |||
152 | Spring Mills | In Front of Pond W. Side Rte. 90, Union Springs | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Spring Mills erected 1839-40 by George Howland Stone Mill Third Built on Same Site Second was Woolen Mill | |||
153 | Upper Cayuga | on So. Side Great Gully Rd. 2 Miles east of Rte. 90 | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Site of Village and Fort on Opposite Bank of Great Gully Destroyed by Col. Butler in Sullivan Campaign | |||
154 | Yawger Tavern | Intrsctn. Rte. 326 & Co. Rd. 1 Mi. E. of Rte. 90 | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Yawger Tavern Built by Peter Yawger, 1810 on the Junction of the Indian Trails Wasco To Gewauga and Chuharo To Goiogoven | |||
155 | Frontenac Island | Cor. Rte. 90 & Seminary St. Union Springs | Springport, New York Springport, New York Springport is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 2,367 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from the local springs and lakeports.... |
Frontenac Island Site of Algonkian Village Deeded To Union Springs by the State for Use as a Park 1856 | |||
156 | Fair Haven | At Fair Haven on Rte. 104A | Sterling, New York Sterling, New York Sterling is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,040 at the 2010 census. The town is named after "Lord Stirling", a general of the Revolutionary War. Sterling is the most northerly town in the county... |
At Fair Haven on Rte. 104A | |||
157 | Martville | Martville on Rte. 104A | Sterling, New York Sterling, New York Sterling is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,040 at the 2010 census. The town is named after "Lord Stirling", a general of the Revolutionary War. Sterling is the most northerly town in the county... |
Chauncey Hickock and Timothy Austin Settled 1823, Built First Mills, Robt. Lay Built First Store 1825 | |||
158 | Sterling Valley First Settlement | At Sterling Valley. on Rte. 104A | Sterling, New York Sterling, New York Sterling is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,040 at the 2010 census. The town is named after "Lord Stirling", a general of the Revolutionary War. Sterling is the most northerly town in the county... |
made here 1805 by Peter Dumus, a Soldier With Layfayette. Earlier Called Coopers Mills after John Cooper 1819 | |||
159 | Town of Sterling | At Sterling Ctr. on Rte. 104A | Sterling, New York Sterling, New York Sterling is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 3,040 at the 2010 census. The town is named after "Lord Stirling", a general of the Revolutionary War. Sterling is the most northerly town in the county... |
Town of Sterling Named after a Revolutionary Officer, Lord Wm. Alexander Stering. Set Off from Cato 1812. First Grist and Saw Mill Built here in 1813 | |||
160 | Millard Fillmore | Country Rd. 1/2 Mi. N.W. Rte. 135 | Summerhill, New York Summerhill, New York Summerhill is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,217 at the 2010 census. The current town name is that of a location in Ireland.... |
Millard Fillmore 13th President of the United States, was Born in a Log Cabin in the Adjacent Field Jan 7, 1800 | |||
161 | Old Salt Road | In Summerhill, Rte. 90 | Summerhill, New York Summerhill, New York Summerhill is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,217 at the 2010 census. The current town name is that of a location in Ireland.... |
In Summerhill, Rte. 90 | |||
162 | Old Salt Road | W. Side Rd. at Head Sherman Gulf | Summerhill, New York Summerhill, New York Summerhill is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,217 at the 2010 census. The current town name is that of a location in Ireland.... |
W. Side Rd. at Head Sherman Gulf | |||
163 | Summerhill | In Summerhill on Rte. 90 | Summerhill, New York Summerhill, New York Summerhill is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,217 at the 2010 census. The current town name is that of a location in Ireland.... |
Summerhill Formed from Locke as Plato 1831. Name Changed 1832 First Settlement made by Hezekiah Mix in 1797 One Mile west of Here. | |||
164 | Home of Gen. John S. Clark | on Co. Rd. #1148 1½ Mis. N.W. of Throopville | Throop, New York Throop, New York ----Throop is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The town is at the north city line of Auburn, New York and is in the Finger Lake District of New York. The population was 1,990 at the 2010 census. The town is named after former New York Governor Enos T... |
Home of Gen. John S. Clark Born 1823. Died 1912. Civil Engineer, Historian, Civil War Officer and First Supervisor of Throop | |||
165 | Throopsville | Throopsville | Throop, New York Throop, New York ----Throop is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The town is at the north city line of Auburn, New York and is in the Finger Lake District of New York. The population was 1,990 at the 2010 census. The town is named after former New York Governor Enos T... |
Throopsville | |||
166 | Town of Throop | Throopsville | Throop, New York Throop, New York ----Throop is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The town is at the north city line of Auburn, New York and is in the Finger Lake District of New York. The population was 1,990 at the 2010 census. The town is named after former New York Governor Enos T... |
Town of Throop Formed 1859 from Portions of Aurelius, Mentz, and Sennett. Named after Former Governor Enos T. Throopn of Auburn | |||
167 | Wards Settlement | Near Tn.Line on road from Throopsville To Montezuma | Throop, New York Throop, New York ----Throop is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The town is at the north city line of Auburn, New York and is in the Finger Lake District of New York. The population was 1,990 at the 2010 census. The town is named after former New York Governor Enos T... |
Wards Settlement Named from Jonas Ward and Son, Caleb, Who Settled here in 1796. First Settlement in Throop made Near here in 1790 by Ezekial Crane | |||
168 | Baptist Church | Stewarts Corners | Venice, New York Venice, New York Venice is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2010 census.The Town of Venice is in the south part of Cayuga County and is south of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Baptist Church Founded June 9, 1795 by Elder David Irish present Church erected 1812-14 | |||
169 | Daniel Holley | 1 Mi.S. & 1/2 Mi. E. of Stewarts Cnrs. | Venice, New York Venice, New York Venice is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2010 census.The Town of Venice is in the south part of Cayuga County and is south of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Home of Daniel Holley Settled here 1797. the Frame House Built Soon after Is Part of Barn | |||
170 | Indian Fields | Indian Fields on Rte. 34 So. of Venice Center | Venice, New York Venice, New York Venice is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2010 census.The Town of Venice is in the south part of Cayuga County and is south of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Indian Fields Farms of the Cayugas before Revolution here White settlers Found Cleared and Cultivated Fields, Villages and Forts | |||
171 | Indian Fields | on Rte. 34 No. of Town Line | Venice, New York Venice, New York Venice is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2010 census.The Town of Venice is in the south part of Cayuga County and is south of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Indian Fields Farms of the Cayugas before Revolution here White settlers Found Cleared and Cultivated Fields, Villages and Forts | |||
172 | Site of First Store | Poplar Ridge | Venice, New York Venice, New York Venice is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2010 census.The Town of Venice is in the south part of Cayuga County and is south of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Site of First Store Built About 1800 by Jethro Wood, Inventor present Store Built from Some of Original Timbers | |||
173 | Town of Venice | Venice Center | Venice, New York Venice, New York Venice is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2010 census.The Town of Venice is in the south part of Cayuga County and is south of Auburn, New York.- History :... |
Town of Venice Set Off from Scipio 1823. Settled as Early as 1790. Joshua Murdock Came here in 1800 and Built a Homestead in 1816 | |||
174 | North Victory | At Intersection Rtes. 104 & 38 | Victory, New York Victory, Cayuga County, New York ----Victory is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,660 at the 2010 census. The name celebrates the political victory in forming the town.... |
North Victory First Settlement by Conrad Phrozine in 1812. Here Is the Site of the Mill He Built | |||
175 | Town of Victory | In Victory | Victory, New York Victory, Cayuga County, New York ----Victory is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,660 at the 2010 census. The name celebrates the political victory in forming the town.... |
Town of Victory Set Off from Cato 1821. First Settlements 1800 by John Mcneal and John Martin. Village Settled by James Gregory in 1806 | |||
176 | Westbury | 1½ Miles N.W. of Victory | Victory, New York Victory, Cayuga County, New York ----Victory is a town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. The population was 1,660 at the 2010 census. The name celebrates the political victory in forming the town.... |
Westbury First Settled in 1806 by William and Jacob Burghduff. M.E. Church Organized 1816, Built 1838 |
See also
- List of New York State Historic Markers
- National Register of Historic Places listings in New York
- List of National Historic Landmarks in New York