Clyde in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Conflagration
Photographed By Lugnuts, September 29, 2020
1. Conflagration Marker Obverse
On April 8, 1847 a fired that began in an old barn destroyed several buildings across from this site. Rain helped contain flames.Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 507.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 43° 4.97′ N, 76° 52.205′ W. Marker is in Clyde, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is on Glasgow Street (New York State Route 414) 0 miles south of Ford Street, on the right when traveling north. 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. Iron Lift Bridge (here, next to this marker); Train Wreck (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Cannon (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clyde Downtown Historic District (about 500 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 600 feet away); Iron Works
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Photographed By Lugnuts, September 29, 2020
2. Conflagration Marker Reverse
Photographed By Lugnuts, September 29, 2020
3. Conflagration Marker...
...as seen from Ford Street.
Photographed By Lugnuts, September 29, 2020
4. Conflagration Marker...
...as seen from Glasgow Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
