East Aurora in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Middle Road

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014

1. The Middle Road Marker

Inscription. in 1803 Joseph Ellicott with Jabez Warren, East Aurora's pioneer settler, surveyed and laid out Middle Road, also known as Big Tree Road, for the Holland Land Company. It extended a distance of 43 miles from the Genesee River to Lake Erie including Main Street and Route 20A. opening this wilderness to early settlement. Erected by Erie Bicentennial Commission 1976

Erected 1976 by Erie Bicentennial Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 42° 46.09′ N, 78° 37.431′ W. Marker is in East Aurora, New York, in Erie County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 20A) 0.2 miles west of Shearer Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Aurora NY 14052, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Millard Fillmore House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baker Memorial United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Elbert Hubbard / Michelangelo (approx. ¼ mile away); The Roycroft Shops (approx. ¼ mile away); Dedicated to Those Who Served

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Republic F-84 (approx. ¾ mile away); East Aurora Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); UH-1 Helicopter (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Aurora.

Also see . . .
1. Joseph Ellicott - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Holland Land Company - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Westward View The Middle Road Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014

2. Westward View The Middle Road Marker

US Route 20A (east-west) is also NY Route 16 (north-south)here.

Eastward View The Middle Road Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 3, 2014

3. Eastward View The Middle Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.