Near LeRoy in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marion Steam Shovel
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, June 15, 2020
1. Marion Steam Shovel Marker
Marion Steam Shovel has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008 by the United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 42° 59.55′ N, 77° 56.285′ W. Marker is near LeRoy, New York, in Genesee County. Marker is on Gulf Rd (County Road 25), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Le Roy NY 14482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the First School (approx. 1.4 miles away); Ganson Tavern (approx. 1.9 miles away); D.W. Airport (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of Log School House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Machpelah Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Jell-O Company (approx. 2.4 miles away); The LeRoy House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Le Roy House (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LeRoy.
More about this marker. Parking area by the marker, the steam shovel is easily viewed but is in a not accessible fenced off area.
Also see . . .
1. Marion Steam Shovel (Le Roy, New York)
this page online
2. Marion Steam Shovel. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 18, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, June 15, 2020
2. Marion Steam Shovel
Looking West on Gulf Rd, Leroy, NY
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, June 15, 2020
3. Marion Steam Shovel
Looking East on Gulf Rd, Leroy, NY
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, June 15, 2020
4. Marion Steam Shovel
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, June 15, 2020
5. Marion Steam Shovel
History of the Marion Shovel at General Crushed Stone
Railroad website entry:
A detailed history of this steam shovel, which indicates that this particular steam shovel did not help dig the Panama Canal, which is contrary to some people's belief, and the Wikipedia article.
Click for more information.
Railroad website entry:
A detailed history of this steam shovel, which indicates that this particular steam shovel did not help dig the Panama Canal, which is contrary to some people's belief, and the Wikipedia article.
Click for more information.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2020, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 15, 2020, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
