Gaines in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of John Proctor
Genesee to Niagara
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Home of John Proctor
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department, Orleans Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 43° 17.193′ N, 78° 11.609′ W. Marker is in Gaines, New York, in Orleans County. Marker is on Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.1 miles west of Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the hamlet of Childs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14338 Ridge Road West, Albion NY 14411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Print Shop (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harness Shop (about 400 feet away); Farmers Hall (about 400 feet away); J.H. Vagg Blacksmith Shop / The Vagg House (about 400 feet away); Blacksmith Shop (about 400 feet away); Cobblestones (about 600 feet away); Cobblestone Historic District (about 700 feet away); At Left: Cobblestone House / At Right: Cobblestone House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaines.
Also see . . . DeWitt Clinton - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 29, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on April 24, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.