Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sarah Sinfield

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018

1. Sarah Sinfield Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Civil War nurse awarded pension for devoted service. Lived here with husband William, veteran & asst. lighthouse keeper 1874-1885.

Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 311.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.

Location. 42° 29.606′ N, 79° 21.223′ W. Marker is in Dunkirk, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Point Drive North and Park Drive. Marker is in Dunkirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Point Drive North, Dunkirk NY 14048, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to Corporal Cyrus W. James (a few steps from this marker); Large Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lighthouse Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Dunkirk Lighthouse (within shouting distance

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of this marker); On September 26, 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ong-Gwe-Ohn-Weh" (approx. ¾ mile away); B.P.O. Elks (approx. 0.8 miles away); To All Who Served (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunkirk.

Also see . . . Dunirk Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum. (Submitted on May 18, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018

2. Sarah Sinfield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.