Four who left 'indelible mark' nominated for Steuben County Hall of Fame. See the list.

Four significant Stueben County residents have been nominated for entry into the Steuben County Hall of Fame, the county announced Wednesday.

Charles J. Alsheimer, Helen K. Brink, Maj. Gen. Otto Marshall, and Dr. James E. Walker were recently selected by the Steuben County Hall of Fame Committee for their impact locally and beyond.

“These four inductees deserve to be in the Steuben County Hall of Fame for their service to the community and abroad," said Steuben County Historian Griffin Bates. "All four left an indelible mark on Steuben County history and they are a shining example for future generations.”

The nominees are expected to join more than 160 people inducted into the Steuben County Hall of Fame since 1976, including former U.S. Congressman Amo Houghton, R-Corning, aviator Glenn Curtiss of Hammondsport, and civil rights advocate Georgia Verdier of Corning.

Bates said a reception for the new inductees will be held in the Steuben County Legislature Chambers July 22, following the county Legislature's formal approval.

The public is encouraged to attend the event held on the third floor of the Steuben County Annex, 20 E. Morris St., Bath.

Here's why each candidate was selected.

Charles Alsheimer, Avoca

Charles Alsheimer, of Avoca, was a prolific and acclaimed author and nature photographer who was featured in hundreds of national magazines. He was also a member of Avoca's undefeated 1966 baseball team.

Helen Brink, Bath

Helen Brink, of Bath, is a history scholar who researched and brought awareness to all the cemeteries in Steuben County, preserving centuries of county history.

James E. Walker, Hornell

James E. Walker, of Hornell, was a world-famous medical practitioner who cured patients with tuberculosis and used radical medical procedures he learned while traveling around the world.

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Otto Marshall, Wheeler

Otto Marshall, born in Prussia, founded Wheeler, and was a leader in the establishment of the Steuben County Agricultural Society and the Steuben County Fair.