Canisteo Living Sign, National Register of Historic Places site in Canisteo, US.
The Canisteo Living Sign spans 300 feet in length and 90 feet in width, formed by 270 Scotch pine trees on a hillside spelling the town name.
Created in 1933 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, this living sign has marked the landscape of Steuben County for generations.
The sign connects to the Native American heritage of the area, where Seneca people named the region Kah-ni-sti-oh and maintained a substantial settlement.
Visitors can view the sign from multiple locations in Canisteo Village, with the clearest view available near the Elementary School driveway on Greenwood Street.
The arrangement of trees serves as a navigation point for aircraft, helping armed services orient true north when flying over the region.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 42.26639,-77.61472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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