First Log Cabin - Guilford, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

text " Site of first log cabin Dec. 25, 1795 replaced by Dibbles Tavern - 1798 Guilford Bicentennial Historic Committee 1995"

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"The hamlet of Guilford was established in 1795, by pioneers, John and Loretta Dibble. There was nothing there but an abandoned cabin, but that was their start. John built “Dibble’s Tavern” and the town grew around them. It’s hard to imagine so much wilderness, hardship, and wildlife. Homesteaders were particularly afraid of wolves, panthers and bears. In fact, the Guilford settlement was known by the name “Bear Wallow” because so many bears lived there. Today, it is a rare sighting to see a bear, but not unheard of."

Marker Name: First Log Cabin Marker Type: Roadside Agency: Guilford Bicentennial Historic Committee Dedication Date: 1995 City/Town/Village Name: Guilford County: Chenango Region: The Catskills (Region 8) Website: Not listed

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