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CHERRY VALLEY TURNPIKE

Program
NYS Historic
Subject
Transportation
Location
Near intersection of Academy St. & East Seneca St. placed to the side of the Gazebo in Manlius Village, Manlius, NY
Lat/Long
43.002549, -75.973774
Grant Recipient
Manlius Historical Society
Historic Marker

CHERRY VALLEY TURNPIKE

Inscription

CHERRY VALLEY TURNPIKE
COMPLETED 1811
FIRST COACH ROAD TO FACILITATE
TRAVEL BETWEEN ALBANY AND MANLIUS
JOINED SENECA TURNPIKE HERE
WILLLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION

The Cherry Valley Turnpike was started ca.1803 to facilitate communication with Albany which allowed the community to grow and develop.