List of New York State Historic Markers in Erie County, New York facts for kids
This is a complete list of New York State Historic Markers in Erie County, New York.
Listings county-wide
| Marker name | Image | Date designated | Location | City or Town | Marker text | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main Street | State Route #9, South Road | Amherst, New York | Surveyed in 1799 by Joseph Ellicott along the line of the old "Central Trail" from Albany, was an early stagecoach route and wagon trail to the West. | ||
| 2 | U.S. Barracks 1812 | On NY 5 in Village of Williamsville | Williamsville, New York | Along Garrison Rd to creek and extending southeast where log barracks of Gen Smyth's Army during winter of 1812 and '13. These buildings were later used as hospital. | ||
| 3 | Pioneer Church | On US 219 at Boston. | Boston, New York | Founded by Rev. John Spencer, missionary, 1811. Meeting house erected 1837. Rear section housed select school, organized 1809. | ||
| 4 | Site of Old Jubilee Spring House | On Delaware Avenue. | Buffalo, New York | Site of Old Jubilee Spring House built in 1830. Source of early water supply. | ||
| 5 | Wilcox Mansion | On Delaware Avenue. | Buffalo, New York | Site of Army barracks established here in 1838. President Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office as President of the United States. | ||
| 6 | War of 1812 Cemetery | On Garrison Road at Ellicott Creek Road. | Buffalo, New York | Arrow, 1/4 mile to War of 1812 Cemetery. | ||
| 7 | St. John's Cemetery | On Eggert Road near Sheridan Drive. | Tonawanda, New York | First burial 1839, organized 1850, restored 1934. Known as "Werkley" Cemetery. | ||
| 8 | Jack Berry's Town | Village of Gardenville in Memorial Park. | Gardenville, New York | Largest post Revolutionary Seneca Indian village occupied this site, 1780-1840. | ||
| 9 | Middle Ebenezer | Village of Gardenville by Bridge over Buffalo Creek. | Gardenville, New York | Home (1834-1864) of Christian Metz, leader of the Community of True Inspiration. |
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