The President's Corner
The Martinsburg Historical Society continues to actively preserve the history of the Town of Martinsburg. In 2018 the society dedicated a historical sign acquired with a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Syracuse, at the West Martinsburg Cemetery in honor of the many veterans who are buried there.
Ephraim Owen, a Revolutionary War Veteran, whose grave was recently discovered in the Glendale Cemetery, was honored at a ceremony at the cemetery in September. Martinsburg can now claim 21 documented Revolutionary War Veterans buried in town cemeteries.
A major stabilization and restoration project was completed during the year on the society’s “Red Brick Building,” the first Lewis County Clerk’s Office built in 1847. A new roof, new ceiling, repair and replacement of a window damaged by carpenter ants, insulation in the attic and updated electrical wiring now insure the integrity of the building for many generations to come. A dedication was held at the building to open the Martinsburg Day events on Saturday, August 11, recognizing a sign acquired with a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, Syracuse, and placed on the building designating the building’s inclusion on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Society members offer thanks to the many citizens who help each year with the many activities of the society.
Nelson
