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

Peter Ripley Residence

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018

1. Peter Ripley Residence Marker

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Peter Ripley
Residence This home, the oldest frame building standing in Sherman, was moved approximately three city blocks. Furnishings depict life of an average settler's family about 1830.

Erected by Yorker Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 42° 9.672′ N, 79° 35.757′ W. Marker is in Sherman, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Park Street (County Route 18) and Church Street. Marker is on the gated grounds of the Yorker Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Park Street, Sherman NY 14781, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Here Stood a Station of the Underground Railroad (a few steps from this marker); In Grateful Tribute (a few steps from this marker); To the Perpetual Memory (within shouting distance of this marker); Log Dwelling (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Home (approx. 6.3

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018

2. Peter Ripley Residence & Marker

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miles away); Lewis Miller Cottage (approx. 7½ miles away); Miller Park (approx. 7.6 miles away); Palestine Park (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.