Macedon in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Have You Wondered
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
1. Have You Wondered Marker
These boxes have historical value and were used in a variety of ways. In circa 1900 they were used on Onondaga Lake, Syracuse, NY for oil barges to tie up to while waiting to unload the oil for transport to other locations. They were later brought to this location to catch debris before it reached the route 350 catch gate in the Old Erie Canal to your left.
If you know of any other uses, please contact the Erie Canal Museum at www.eriecanalmuseum.org. or 315-471-0593. Let the historian know so, this great piece of history will not be lost.
In order to preserve the history of these boxes, do not sit, climb or stand on them. Thank you.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 43° 4.416′ N, 77° 18.295′ W. Marker is in Macedon, New York, in Wayne County. It is on Canal Park ¼ mile west of Railroad Avenue when traveling west. Marker is at the west end
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Macedon's Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); They Walked Before Us (approx. 0.4 miles away); Town of Macedon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wilcoxen Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bickford & Huffman Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trolleys in Macedon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hotels in Macedon (approx. 0.4 miles away); Emma B. Sweet (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
2. Have You Wondered Marker & Boxes
Erie Barge Canal in background.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
3. A Box as Described on the Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
