National Register of Historic Places

South Otselic Historic District

South Otselic, Chenango County, New York
Listed
September 7, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83001663

About this property

South Otselic Historic District is a national historic district located at South Otselic in Chenango County, New York. The district includes 60 contributing buildings. It encompasses the hamlet's historic core and includes commercial, residential, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings. Among the notable buildings are the Methodist Church (ca. 1867), Gladding Corporation factory and office (1895), J. Brown Grist Mill (ca. 1810), Noonan's Blacksmith Shop (1870), Cox Block (1890, destroyed by fire on December 14, 2014), and Dew Drop Building (now post office, 1896). Notable residences include the Octagon House (ca. 1860) and the Queen Anne style Former Gladding Mansion (ca. 1880). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The Cox Block built in 1890 burnt to the ground on December 14, 2014. After a grease fire started in one of the first floor apartments.

Location

South Otselic, Chenango County, New York
42.64739, -75.78097

Categories

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Sources

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When was South Otselic Historic District listed on the National Register?

South Otselic Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 1983.

What type of historic resource is South Otselic Historic District?

South Otselic Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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