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Great Bear Legends & Lore Marker Dedication

Thursday, August 12th, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Volney, NY: State Hwy 57 & Great Bear Road, Volney, NY

A dedication ceremony for a new Legends & Lore marker commemorating Great Bear will be held in Volney, NY. The unveiling will begin at 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2021 at State Hwy 57 & Great Bear Road, Volney, NY.

GREAT BEAR
LOCAL LORE SAYS A YOUNG
NATIVE AMERICAN MAN WAS
ATTACKED HERE BY A LARGE BEAR.
UPON VANQUISHING THE BEAR HE
NAMED THE SPRING GREAT BEAR.
NEW YORK FOLKLORE
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2021