Mumford in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First School West of the Genesee
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 42° 59.849′ N, 77° 51.725′ W. Marker is in Mumford, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 383) and Riga Mumford Rd. (New York State Route 36), on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mumford NY 14511, 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. Scottish Pioneers built here in 1806 (here, next to this marker); First United Church of Mumford (approx. 0.4 miles away); McArthur Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); State Hatchery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Seth Green (approx. 0.8 miles away); Caledonia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Big Springs (approx. 1.7 miles away); Erected 1827 (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mumford.
More about this marker. This marker is really hard to read, even when approached close-up. It is set back from the road by 50-75 yards, and only appears to be a large boulder and flag pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.