Pathmark Geneva Marker

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Geneva in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pathmark Geneva
The First Railroad

Pathmark Geneva Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, August 8, 2012

1. Pathmark Geneva Marker

Inscription. The first railroad appeared in Geneva in 1841. By the 1870's, railroads ran in all directions from Geneva. Over the years, the rail system expanded to include industrial and passenger service. Today the rail system is still used to bring raw materials in the region for industries and for passenger excursions.

Erected by Finger Lakes Times.

Location. 42° 52.126′ N, 76° 58.687′ W. Marker is in Geneva, New York, in Ontario County. Marker can be reached from Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street. Click for map. Marker is one of a number located on a walking/jogging/bicycle path along the lakefront in Lakefront Park. Marker is in this post office area: Geneva NY 14456, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Pathmark Geneva (within shouting distance of this marker); Cayuga-Seneca Canal Entrance (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Fay & Bowen Engine Company (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Pathmark Geneva (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Pathmark Geneva (approx. 0.3 miles away); Log House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geneva Hotel (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Pathmark Geneva (approx. 0.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Geneva.

Pathmark Geneva Marker as seen facing east Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, August 8, 2012

2. Pathmark Geneva Marker as seen facing east

Pathmark Geneva Marker as seen facing West Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, August 8, 2012

3. Pathmark Geneva Marker as seen facing West

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 7, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.