Ames in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Mereness
In Anti-Slavery Movement
Reportedly Hid Freedom
Seekers In His Nearby Home
As Part Of Underground RR
Erected by Heritage & Genealogical Society of Montgomery County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR.
Location. 42° 50.21′ N, 74° 35.978′ W. Marker is in Ames, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Latimer Hill Rd (County Route 89), on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the lawn in front of the Village of Ames Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 Latimer Hill Road, Canajoharie NY 13317, 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 Magnesia Temple and Baths (approx. 2.8 miles away); The White Sulphur Spring (approx. 2.9 miles away); Chestnut Street Schoolhouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 3.1 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Main Street Tour (approx. 3.1 miles away); The American Hotel (approx. 3.1 miles away).
Also see . . . James Mereness on Find-A-Grave. (Submitted on February 11, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Underground Railroad, Underground Rail Road
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.