Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stephen W. Howell
House and Store 1830
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
1. Stephen W. Howell Marker
This limestone Federal style house was built by Stephen W. Howell (1808 – 1885). Howell was a prominent resident of Black Rock and built the Frontier Mills in 1831. His adjacent store has since been demolished.
Erected 2011 by Black Rock Heritage Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 42° 56.074′ N, 78° 54.064′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. Marker is at the intersection of Dearborn Street and Amherst Street, on the left when traveling south on Dearborn Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Rock Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Smith House and Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burning of Blackrock and Buffalo (about 300 feet away); St. John's Church (about 400 feet away); International Railroad Bridge (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
2. Stephen W. Howell Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
3. Stephen W. Howell Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
4. Stephen W. Howell House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
