Gaines in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Five Mile House
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 30, 2017
1. Five Mile House Marker
Canandaigua spelling corrected on the marker.
Later known as Ball's Tavern.
Built in 1816 by John Huff.
Here the mail carriers between
Canandaigua and Lewiston
used to stop over night.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 43° 17.406′ N, 78° 7.245′ W. Marker is in Gaines, New York, in Orleans County. Marker is on Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles west of Transit Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15457 Ridge Road West, Kent NY 14477, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Transit Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); Josias Lamont (approx. 1.8 miles away); Home of Katherine Belle Rowley (approx. 2.2 miles away); Balcom's Mills (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pioneer Settler (approx. 2.9 miles away); Gaines District No.5 1849 School House (approx. 3.4 miles away); At Left: Cobblestone House / At Right: Cobblestone House (approx. 3˝ miles away); For God and Country (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaines.
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 30, 2017
2. Five Mile House Marker - Westward
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 30, 2017
3. Five Mile House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
