Port Byron in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry Wells
Express Company was a
shoemakr by trade and
lived in this house
from 1827 to about 1830
Erected 1957 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 43° 2.157′ N, 76° 37.889′ W. Marker is in Port Byron, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of Canal Street (New York State Route 38) and Rochester Street (New York State Route 31), on the left when traveling north on Canal Street. Marker is one lot north of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Canal Street, Port Byron NY 13140, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glaciers, Drumlins, and High Level Lakes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blacksmith Shop and Mule Shed (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Erie House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tanner's Dry Dock (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Erie Canal in Port Byron (approx. ¼ mile away); Port Byron's Lock 52 (approx. ¼ mile away); Brigham Young (approx. 0.4 miles away); Amos S. King (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Byron.
Also see . . . Henry Wells - Wikipedia . (Submitted on May 22, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 670 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on November 16, 2019, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.