Rush in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baptist Colony
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 30, 2018
1. Baptist Colony Marker
1804
Sixteen families from
Connecticut settled here.
First town meeting of Rush
was held here, 1818.
Erected 1959 by County of Monroe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 42° 59.244′ N, 77° 39.435′ W. Marker is in Rush, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is on West Rush Road (County Route 65) 0.1 miles west of Stoney Brook Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 941 West Rush Road, Rush NY 14543, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rush Civil War Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); American Revolution War/War of 1812 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Rush World War I Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); World War II Veterans (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Cold War (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gulf War / War on Terrorism (approx. 0.7 miles away); Korean Conflict (approx. 0.7 miles away); Vietnam War (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rush.
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 30, 2018
2. Baptist Colony Marker & Site
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
