List of New York State Historic Markers in Madison County, New York

This is an incomplete list of New York State Historic Markers in Madison County, New York

Madison County, New York

Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,442. It is named after James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America...

Listings county-wide

	Marker name	Date designated	Location	City or Town	Coords	Marker text
1	BAPTIST CHURCH		On NYS 13 At New Woodstock	Cazenovia, Town Of, New York Cazenovia, New York Cazenovia is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 6,481 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Theophilus Cazenove, an agent of the Holland Land Company.The Town of Cazenovia has a village also named Cazenovia...	42°50′53.58"N 75°51′31.38"W	First In Town Of Cazenovia. Unbroken Service Since Organization July 17, 1801. This Building Erected 1815.
2	FIRST COUNTY SEAT		On Seminary St. Between Sullivan & Lincklaen Sts.	Cazenovia, Town Of, New York Cazenovia, New York Cazenovia is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 6,481 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Theophilus Cazenove, an agent of the Holland Land Company.The Town of Cazenovia has a village also named Cazenovia...		This Building Erectd For Court House 1810. Courts Held 1812-17. Sold To Methodists 1818. Conference Seminary Established 1824.
3	EZRA CORNELL Ezra Cornell Ezra Cornell was an American businessman and education administrator. He was a founder of Western Union and a co-founder of Cornell University...		On Co. Rd. about 3½ miles east of De Ruyter	De Ruyter, Town Of, New York		300 Yards Up This Lane Stood His Boyhood Home In 1828 He Walked To Ithaca Where Later He Founded Cornell University.
4	ARROW		On Co. Rd. about 5 miles east of De Ruyter	De Ruyter, Town Of, New York		Muller Hill Eastate Of Louis A. Muller Who Located Here In 1808.
5	ARROW		On NYS 13 At De Ruyter	De Ruyter, Town Of, New York		3½ miles site of Boyhood Home Ezra Cornell Founder Of Cornell University
6	BAPTIST CHURCH		On NYS 26 At Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°51′00.60"N 75°36′31.44"W	Organized 1816. Erected 1819. Repaired And Improved 1856. Rev. J. Colley, 1St Minister. Rev. Nathaniel Kendrick, Pastor 1817–1833
7	DR. JAMES PRATT		On NYS 26 At Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		First Physician In Town Of Eaton, 1797, Taught First School In Homes Of Joseph Morse Col. Leland And Thomas Morris Alternately.
8	FANNY FORESTER		On NYS 26 about 1/2 mile west of Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°51′05.92"N 75°38′46.08"W	Author Of "Alderbrook Tales" Born Emily Chubbuck Aug. 22, 1817; Married Dr. A. Judson: Her Home "Underhill Cottage" Stood About On This Site.
9	HOME OF		On NYS 26 At Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°51′13.92"N 75°36′13.50"W	Cyrus And Elizabeth Heminway Finney. Married July 25, 1797. Came From New England And Settled Here 1797.
10	MORSE STONE HOUS		On NYS 26 At Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°50′57.96"N 75°36′54.48"W	Joseph Morse, Eunice Bigelow From Sherburne, Mass. 1796 Founded "Log City" 1800 Later Named Eaton 1807 Built This House 1802
11	MORSE MILL DAM		On NYS 26 At Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°50′57.54"N 75°37′09.78"W	Development Of Eaton Brook Water Power Begun By Joseph Morse 1796 Created County Industrial Center Lasting A Century To 1896
12	N.Y. STATE SCHOOL		On US 20 At Morrisville	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Of Agriculture Morrisville, N.y. Established 1908 First Director, F.g. Helyar April 1, 1910–November 15, 1917
13	N.Y. STATE SCHOOL		On US 20 At Morrisville	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Of Agriculture Morrisville, N.y. Established 1908 First Director, F.g. Helyar April 1, 1910–November 15, 1917
14	SAGE TAVERN IN LOG CITY		On NYS 26, At Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Built And Run By Isaac Sage 1802. Oldest House In Village Of Eaton.
15	SITE OF		On US 20 At Morrisville	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Champlain Battle 1615 [Arrow] Nichols Pond Park, On Oneida Indian Village Site 10 Miles North
16	SITE OF FARM		On Tn. Rd. about 1/4 mile north of Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Brought In 1799 By Caleb Dunbar, Born Bridgewater, Mass., 1760. Married Hannah Drake, Born Eaton, Mass., 1762
17	SITE OF HOME		On NYS 26 about 2 miles northeast of Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°52′46.68"N 75°34′18.42"W	1793, Col. Joshua Leland. First Settler In This Valley. He Built First Grist Mill On Stream Between These Ponds.
18	SITE OF LOG HOUSE		On NYS 26 about 1/2 mile northeast of Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Of Levi Bonney, Born 1775, Married Rhoda Pratt. Came From Cornwal, Conn., 1795 First To Come And Remain In This Valley.
19	TOLL GATE NO. 1		On NYS 26 about 1 mile northeast of Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...		Peck's Port, Eaton And Georgetown Plank Road, 1849. Sawen Morse, 1St White Child Born In Eaton Was 1St Keeper Of This Gate.
20	TOLL GATE NO. 2		On NYS 26 about 1/2 mile west of Eaton	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°51′01.14"N 75°38′08.34"W	Peck's Port, Eaton And Georgetown Plank Road, 1849.
21	Grain Pits	1935	At Nichols Pond about 6 miles south of Canastota	Fenner, Town Of, New York Fenner, New York Fenner is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,680 at the 2000 census.The Town of Fenner is in the north-central part of the county...	43°00′16"N 75°44′28"W	These pits are remains of community storage cellars for corn, beans and squash. USed by the Iroquois Indians
22	INDIAN SPRING		At Nichols Pond about 6 miles south of Canastota	Fenner, Town Of, New York Fenner, New York Fenner is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,680 at the 2000 census.The Town of Fenner is in the north-central part of the county...		This Was Outside The Area Of The Fort And Not Protected By The Palisades
23	ONEIDA STONE		At Nichols Pond about 6 miles south of Canastota	Fenner, Town Of, New York Fenner, New York Fenner is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,680 at the 2000 census.The Town of Fenner is in the north-central part of the county...		Of 1615 Oneida Means People Of The Standing Stone. In Each Village Was Such An Altar And Council Place
24	Site of Champlain Battle	1935	On Tn. Rd. about 6 miles south of Canastota	Fenner, Town Of, New York Fenner, New York Fenner is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,680 at the 2000 census.The Town of Fenner is in the north-central part of the county...	43°00′9"N 75°44′29"W	Champlain Battle Here Champlain Aided By Huron Indians Attacked The Stockaded Oneida Village Oct. 10-16, 1615
25	MULLER HILL		On Tn. Rd. about 1½ miles west of Georgetown	Georgetown, Town Of, New York Georgetown, New York Georgetown is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 946 at the 2000 census.The Town of Georgetown is on the south border of the county.- History :The town was first settled around 1804....	42°46′09.00"N 75°46′47.88"W	Estate Of Louis A. Muller, Distinguished French Refugee Who Located Here In 1808. Doubtless Nobleman Fleeing From Vengeance Of Napoleon
26	ARROW		On NYS 80 At Georgetown	Georgetown, Town Of, New York Georgetown, New York Georgetown is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 946 at the 2000 census.The Town of Georgetown is on the south border of the county.- History :The town was first settled around 1804....	42°46′08.10"N 75°44′19.02"W	Muller Hill Estate Of Louis A. Muller Who Located Here In 1808.
27	MADISON STREET CEMETERY		On Madison St. At Hamilton	Hamilton, Town Of, New York Hamilton (village), New York The Village of Hamilton is a village located within the town of Hamilton in Madison County, New York, USA.-Geography and climate:The village, located at , lies in the Chenango Valley, just south of the headwaters of the Chenango River. The village is approximately southeast of Syracuse and ...		Established About 1830 Elisha Payne Founder Of The Village Of Hamilton Is Buried Here
28	1/4 MILE LEFT		On NYS 12B about 3¾ miles south of Hamilton	Lebanon, Town Of, New York Lebanon, New York Lebanon is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,329 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Lebanon, Connecticut.The Town of Lebanon is on the south border of the county.- History :...		Stood The Home Of Col. Wm. S. Smith Aide To Washington And Abigail Adams Smith See Marker Ahead
29	1/4 MILE LEFT		On NYS 12B about 4¼ miles south of Hamilton	Lebanon, Town Of, New York Lebanon, New York Lebanon is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,329 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Lebanon, Connecticut.The Town of Lebanon is on the south border of the county.- History :...		Stood The Home Of Col. Wm. S. Smith Aide To Washington And Abigail Adams Smith See Marker Ahead
30	HERE IN 1788 STOOD		On Co. Rd. about 2 miles south of Eaton	Lebanon, Town Of, New York Lebanon, New York Lebanon is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,329 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Lebanon, Connecticut.The Town of Lebanon is on the south border of the county.- History :...		The Bark Hut Of Bates, Stowell And Salisbury, First Settlers Of What Is Now Madison County
31	HOUSE BUILT BY		On Co. Rd. about 2 miles south of Eaton	Lebanon, Town Of, New York Lebanon, New York Lebanon is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,329 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Lebanon, Connecticut.The Town of Lebanon is on the south border of the county.- History :...		Enoch Stowell, Jr. Early Settler. Home Of Horace Stowell, Prominent Abolitionist. Station Of Underground Railway
32	SMITH'S VALLEY		On Co. Rd. At Randallsville	Lebanon, Town Of, New York Lebanon, New York Lebanon is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,329 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Lebanon, Connecticut.The Town of Lebanon is on the south border of the county.- History :...		Col. W.s. Smith & Family Early Settlers & Owners Of Great Tracts Of Land In This Section
33	HOME OF		On NYS 13 At Intersectionof Peterboro St.. & Rasback St., Canastota	Lenox, Town Of, New York Lenox, New York Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,665 as of the 2000 census.The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.- History :...		Milton Delano Clerk Of Town Of Old Lenox. Twice Elected Sheriff Of Madison County Member Of Congress, 1888–1892
34	HOME OF		On Main St. At Canastota	Lenox, Town Of, New York Lenox, New York Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,665 as of the 2000 census.The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.- History :...		Thomas Barlow Historian, County Judge In 1843, Member Of The New York State Senate, 1844–1847
35	QUALITY HILL		On NYS 5 about 2 miles west of Canastota	Lenox, Town Of, New York Lenox, New York Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,665 as of the 2000 census.The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.- History :...		Green A Company Of Horse Artillery Drilled Here During The War Of 1812
36	SITE OF		On NYS 31 At Messinger Bay	Lenox, Town Of, New York Lenox, New York Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,665 as of the 2000 census.The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.- History :...		Erected In 1814 By George Messinger
37	SITE OF		On US 20 At Canastota	Lenox, Town Of, New York Lenox, New York Lenox is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 8,665 as of the 2000 census.The Town of Lenox is on the county's northern border. It is west of the City of Oneida.- History :...		Champlain Battle 1615 [Arrow] Nichols Pond Park an Oneida Village site 6 miles south
38	TO SITE OF		On Tn. Rd. At Clockville	Lincoln, Town Of, New York Lincoln, New York Lincoln is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,818 at the 2000 census.The Town of Lincoln is in the north-central part of the county.- History :...		Champlain Battle 1615 [Arrow]
39	WELSH CHURCH		On US 20 1 mile east of Nelson	Nelson, Town Of, New York Nelson, New York Nelson is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 1,964 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Horatio Nelson, the English naval hero....		One Mile [Arrow] Welsh Congregational Society Founded June 22, 1850 Present Church Building Erected 1876
40	TO SITE OF		On County Rd. At Peterboro	Smithfield, Town Of, New York Smithfield, New York Smithfield is a town in Madison County, New York, USA. The town is named after Peter Smith, an original land owner.The Town of Smithfield is located in the center of the county.- History :The region was first settled around 1797....		Champlain Battle 1615 [Arrow]
41	TO SITE OF		On Mile Strip Rd. about 6 miles south of Canastota	Smithfield, Town Of, New York Smithfield, New York Smithfield is a town in Madison County, New York, USA. The town is named after Peter Smith, an original land owner.The Town of Smithfield is located in the center of the county.- History :The region was first settled around 1797....		Champlain Battle 1615 [Arrow]
42	ARROW		On County Rd. about 2 miles northwest of Peterboro	Smithfield, Town Of, New York Smithfield, New York Smithfield is a town in Madison County, New York, USA. The town is named after Peter Smith, an original land owner.The Town of Smithfield is located in the center of the county.- History :The region was first settled around 1797....		500 Feet Gerrit S. Miller Home Of Early Imported Holstein Cattle.
43	BIRTHPLACE		On NYS 46 about 1 mile south of Munnsville	Stockbridge, Town Of, New York Stockbridge, New York Stockbridge is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 2,080 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a group of Native Americans.The Town of Stockbridge is located on the eastern border of the county.- History :...		W. Dempster Hoard, Born Oct. 10, 1839. Governor Of Wisconsin 1889-90 Founder Hoard's Dairyman
44	WILLIAM NEWTON CLARKE		On Seminary St. Between Sullivan & Lincklaen Sts.	Cazenovia, Town Of, New York Cazenovia, New York Cazenovia is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 6,481 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Theophilus Cazenove, an agent of the Holland Land Company.The Town of Cazenovia has a village also named Cazenovia... 42° 55' 52.068" -75° 51' 15.408"	42°55′52.07"N 75°51′15.41"W	1841–1912 preacher, teacher and author of books on modern theological thought.
45	WTM Engine Works		Behind the A-n-W Gas Station in Eaton, NY	Eaton, Town Of, New York Eaton, New York Eaton is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 4,826 at the 2000 census.The Town of Eaton is in the south-central part of the county...	42°51′01.50"N 75°36′39.90"W	Site of wood tabor & Morse's steam engine mfg. 1852–1893 maker of the first 4-wheel drive steam traction engine. Worlds largest steam engine co. in the 1880s

Listings county-wide

See also