List of New York State Historic Markers in Genesee County, New York facts for kids
This is a complete list of New York State Historic Markers in Genesee County, New York.
Listings county-wide
Marker name | Image | Date designated | Location | City or Town | Marker text | |
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1 | Fork of Great Central Trail | On Meadville R. at Tonawanda Creek. | Alabama, New York | Dating from 16th century, SW branch to Buffalo, NW branch to Lewiston. Dedicated Sept. 7, 1931. | ||
2 | Homestead of Ely Parker | On Ledge Rd. about 2 miles southwest of Basom. | Alabama, New York | Secretary to General Grant, born in 1828, died in 1895. Sachem of the Wolf Clan, Seneca title Do-ne-ho-ga-wa. | ||
3 | Seat of Holland Land Office | On NYS 5 in City of Batavia. | Batavia, New York | This city was founded in 1801 by Joseph Ellicott, Local agent of Holland Land Company. | ||
4 | Ganson Tavern | On NYS 5 at Leory Village line. | Leroy, New York | First settlement between Genesee River and Buffalo. Tavern conducted by Charles Wilbur 1793, Capt. John Ganson 1797. | ||
5 | Leroy House | On NYS 5 in Village of Leroy. | Leroy, New York | Built before 1812 as a land office for the triangle tract. Deeded to Union Free School District, 1911. |
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