List of New York State Historic Markers in Wayne County, New York facts for kids
Historic markers are special signs. They tell us about important places or events. These signs help us learn history. This article lists some markers in Wayne County, New York.
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Historic Markers in Wayne County, New York
Pultneyville: A Historic Hamlet
The "First White Men" Marker
- Location: This marker is at the corner of Washington and Mill Streets.
- What it says: It tells about the "First White Men" in this area. French fur traders visited here in 1687. They stopped to trade with Native Americans. The first settler was "Yankee Bill" Waters. He was a hunter who lived here in 1804.
- Who put it up: The New York State Education Department placed this marker. They did it in 1935.
- GPS Coordinates: These numbers help you find the exact spot. It's like a digital address for the location. 43°16′47″N 77°11′11″W / 43.27972°N 77.18639°W (43.279, -76.186)
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