Bergen in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ward Park
Est. 2010
Photographed By Yugoboy, July 23, 2012
1. Ward Park Marker
His son, Dr. Levi Ward, was the first supervisor and assemblyman of Murray, a portion of which was named Bergen in 1813. Dr. Ward was responsible for mail delivery, road, canal, and railroad development, and the construction of churches, stores, and schools as the community grew.
Martin C. Ward grandson of Deacon Ward, developed the village of Wardville, which was renamed Bergen in 1877.
Erected by Tally Almquist - Historian.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1807.
Location. 43° 5.061′ N, 77° 55.901′ W. Marker is in Bergen, New York, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of Buffalo Road (New York State Route 33) and Rochester Street, on the left when traveling north on Buffalo Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bergen NY 14416, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. M. Townsend (approx. half a mile away); Town of Bergen (approx. half a mile away); Village of Bergen (approx. half a mile away); C.E. Housel Home (approx. half a mile away); Bergen Village (approx. 0.8 miles
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Photographed By Yugoboy, July 23, 2012
2. Ward Park Marker as seen facing north towards 33
Photographed By Yugoboy, July 23, 2012
3. Ward Park Marker as seen facing south from 33
Photographed By Yugoboy, July 23, 2012
4. Ward Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
