Colden in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Buffum Inn
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 6, 2017
1. Buffum Inn Marker
Built in 1828
by Richard Buffum.
First settler in 1810.
Built first grist mill 1814
giving area name of
Buffum's Mills.
Erected 1970 by Buffum Family Association, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 42° 38.633′ N, 78° 41.143′ W. Marker is in Colden, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Boston Colden Road (County Route 222) and Lower East Hill Road (County Route 441), on the left when traveling west on Boston Colden Road. Marker is three lots west of NY Route 240. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8335 Boston Colden Road, Colden NY 14033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Buffum Homestead (a few steps from this marker); Colden United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town of Colden Honors Our Men & Women (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colden (about 400 feet away); In Memory of Alfred M. Kalinowski (about 400 feet away); Pioneer Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Birthplace of Ellen Beach Yaw
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 6, 2017
2. Buffum Inn & Marker
Marker is fixed to the structure.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
