County of Monroe Marker

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Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

County of Monroe

By Yugoboy, June 20, 2012

1. County of Monroe Marker

Inscription. Created February 23, 1821 - Named for James Monroe Born April 28, 1758, Virginia - Died July 4, 1831, New York Major in the American Revolution - Senator from Virginia United States Minister to France and England Twice Governor of Virginia - Secretary of State and of War Proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, December 2, 1823 Fifth President of the United States, 1817-1825 "The Era of Good Feeling" In grateful appreciation this marker is erected by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monroe under the auspices of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, State of New York, 1951

Erected 1951 by Daughters of 1812, NY.

Location. 43° 9.315′ N, 77° 36.831′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main St. W and Fitzhugh St, on the right when traveling east on Main St. W. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14614, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer School (within shouting distance of this marker); Broad Street (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The 100 Acre Tract (about 300 feet away); Historic Site in Journalism (about 600 feet away); Rochester: Center of Freedom (about 600 feet away); Post House (about 600 feet away); Front Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Mills and Races (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Rochester.

County of Monroe Marker Facing East on Main Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, June 20, 2012

2. County of Monroe Marker Facing East on Main

County of Monroe Marker Facing West on Main Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy

3. County of Monroe Marker Facing West on Main

County of Monroe Marker as seen on M.C. Office Building Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, June 20, 2012

4. County of Monroe Marker as seen on M.C. Office Building

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 3, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 104 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.