Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Market Square

1830

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 10, 2016

1. Market Square Marker

Inscription.
Market Square
1830
—— ·•· —— Built on land donated by General Peter B. Porter to the people of Black Rock, Market Square is the oldest extant public market site in Buffalo. The narrow medians flanking both sides of Amherst Street were designed to accommodate venders' stalls.

Erected 2011 by Black Rock Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 42° 56.068′ N, 78° 54.12′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. Marker is at the intersection of Amherst Street and Niagara Street (New York State Route 266), on the right when traveling east on Amherst Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burning of Blackrock and Buffalo (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Rock Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen W. Howell (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Jacob Smith House and Tavern (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); International Railroad Bridge (about 600 feet away); Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.

More about this marker. The figure at the top of the marker is the Buffalo History Museum

Also see . . .
1. Peter Buell Porter - Wikipedia. (Submitted on April 11, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Market Street Historic District. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 18, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019

2. Market Square Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019

3. Market Square Marker

Westward Towards Niagara Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 10, 2016

4. Westward Towards Niagara Street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 11, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 11, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.