Colden in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Buffum Homestead
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 6, 2017
1. Buffum Homestead Marker
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Site of and original frame
building in Township of Colden.
Built in 1810 by Richard Buffum
for home and first inn.
Became post office in 1833
as well as meeting place for
Livingstone Lodge No. 255
F.& A. M. Later used as
tavern and Town Hall.
Erected 1971 by Erie County Sesquicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 42° 38.629′ N, 78° 41.156′ 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 & inn are 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 Inn (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); In Memory of Alfred M. Kalinowski (about 400
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 6, 2017
2. Buffum Homestead & Marker
View is eastward.
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 450 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
