Major Adam Hoops Marker

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Olean in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Major Adam Hoops

By Yugoboy, August 17, 2012

1. Major Adam Hoops Marker

Inscription. In Memory of Major Adam Hoops
A soldier of the Revolution and founder of Olean, N.Y. 1804
and to keep in remembrance the patriots of the War for Independence who are buried in Cattaraugus County, New York

Erected 1904 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.

Location. 42° 4.634′ N, 78° 25.769′ W. Marker is in Olean, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker is on South Union Street (New York Route 16) just south of E. State Street (New York Route 417), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located at the west end of Lincoln Park. Marker is in this post office area: Olean NY 14760, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Historic SIte (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); 1804-2004 (about 300 feet away); Allegany Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.5 miles away); The Settlement of Knapp Creek (approx. 6 miles away); Holley Motor Company (approx. 12.6 miles away in Pennsylvania); Bradford Oil Refinery (approx. 12.7 miles away in Pennsylvania); Saint Mary's Church (approx. 12.9 miles away in Pennsylvania); Tidewater Pipe Company (approx. 13.6 miles away in Pennsylvania). Click for a list of all markers in Olean.

By Yugoboy, August 17, 2012

2. Major Adam Hoops Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 67 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.