Downtown in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Mills and Races
Two are still in existence: the Johnson and Seymor Race, which spills out from under Rundel Memorial Library, and Brown's Race.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 43° 9.359′ N, 77° 36.648′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Main Street, ¼ mile east of Exchange/State Street (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); From Hunting Ground to City (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Genesee River (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Site in Journalism (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Douglass 1815-1895 (about 300 feet away); The Reynolds Arcade (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
More about this marker. Marker cannot be read from road - grey metal marker on grey granite pedestal with grey raised lettering.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.