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
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. Marker 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.
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
this page online
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 February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 61 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.
