Historical Markers

Since 2012, the Vestal Historic Preservation Commission has been working with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to receive grants for traditional blue and yellow New York State style markers recognizing Vestal's historic landmarks. The Pomeroy Foundation has awarded these markers to the Town of Vestal.

A historical marker for Drovers Inn, detailing its establishment in 1844 by John and Jacob Rounds as a stopover for drovers and a site for political discussions.

A historical marker sign detailing the Rounds House, a 1895 Queen Anne style home designed by T.I. Lacey for Fayette L. Rounds, Vestal's first railroad agent, with a tower added in 1912.

A historical marker sign for Rounds Cemetery, detailing that pioneer Alfred Rounds and some of his descendants are buried there, with a note about the land purchased by his son Jacob in 1825.

A historical marker sign for Latourette Farm, detailing its significance and architectural style, with a blue background and yellow text.

A historical marker for the Merseureau House, detailing its significance as the early farm of pioneer John Merseureau, established around 1832, and mentioning its shad fishery on the Susquehanna River.

A historical marker sign detailing the history of the Vestal Centre Methodist Episcopal Church, including its construction date and modifications over the years.

A historical marker sign for Chugnut, indicating it was a Native American village near the mouth of Big Choconut Creek, destroyed by General Enoch Poor on August 18, 1779, during the Clinton-Sullivan Campaign.

A historical marker sign for the Vestal Depot, detailing its construction in 1881, relocation in 1972, and restoration as a museum in 1976.

A historical marker sign for Vestal Parkway, detailing its construction in 1941 and completion in 1951, and its impact on local development.

A historical marker sign for Vestal Park Cemetery, established in 1834, noting the burial of Revolutionary War veterans John Rush and William Weston, Civil War veterans, and early town settlers.