Newfane in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lakeview
Burials began ca. 1815.
Early residents, soldiers &
veterans of Civil War,
World Wars I & II and
later wars rest here.
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 318.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.
Location. 43° 20.002′ N, 78° 42.847′ W. Marker is in Newfane, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on Lockport Olcott Road (New York State Route 78) ¼ mile south of West Lake Road (New York State Route 18), on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the hamlet of Olcott Beach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1638 Lockport Olcott Road, Burt NY 14028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. One Country and One Flag (approx. 0.3 miles away); Olcott Beach (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tom Kelly Rustic Theatre (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Olcott Amusement Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Those Who for Their Splendid Spirit of Duty (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Stone Marking the Northernmost Point of the Transit Surveyed by Joseph Ellicott (approx. one mile away); Home of James Van Horn (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newfane.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.