Historical Marker
Col. John Hendy
Historical marker location:
1501 W Water Street, Elmira, New York
( Marker is on West Water Street (New York State Route 352), on the right when traveling east.)
Marker installed: 2013
(1757-1840).
New York State was home to several utopian communities in the 19th century, including the Oneida Community in central New York, which practiced communal living and free love, and the Shakers, who were known for their furniture and craftsmanship.