Plymouth-Exchange in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Willie Walker Lightfoot
“Keeper of the Avenue”
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 15, 2019
1. Willie Walker Lightfoot Marker
Willie Walker Lightfoot lived and worked on Jefferson Avenue from 1954 to 2001.
Athlete, community leader, father, elected official, friend, grandfather, musician, mentor… for over 50 years, Willie was a strong voice for SouthWest Rochester, and the "Keeper of the Avenue".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 43° 8.103′ N, 77° 37.736′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Plymouth-Exchange. It is at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and South Plymouth Avenue (New York State Route 383), on the right when traveling south on Jefferson Avenue. On northwest corner of intersection at the southern end of Jefferson Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14611, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Finger Lakes. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jefferson Avenue (here, next to this marker); Erie Lackawanna Railroad Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Fitz-John Porter (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Our Firehorses (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trophy Cannon presented to Monroe County by Hon. O.F. Williams. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Highland Park Burials (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas M. Rathbun (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 15, 2019
2. Jefferson Avenue
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 15, 2019
3. Willie Walker Lightfoot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 1,213 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
