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Near Clyde in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Blockhouse Creek

 
 
Blockhouse Creek Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 7, 2019
1. Blockhouse Creek Marker
Inscription. Filled in during railroad construction in the 1850's, this stream was originally a ravine known to the Iroquois as "Little Waters", and to early settlers as Vanderbilt Creek. In the 1700's it formed part of the Indian trail between Sodus Bay and the Clyde River.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native AmericansRoads & VehiclesWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 43° 4.897′ N, 76° 52.016′ W. Marker is near Clyde, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is on New York State Route 31, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clyde NY 14433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Replica Blockhouse (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Blockhouse Historical Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Works (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clyde River (about 700 feet away); West Shore RR (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conflagration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iron Lift Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Train Wreck (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clyde.
 
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Blockhouse Creek image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 7, 2019
2. Blockhouse Creek
Blockhouse Creek image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 7, 2019
3. Blockhouse Creek
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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