Geneseo in Livingston County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Bank

Photographed By Lugnuts, October 17, 2020

1. First Bank Marker

Inscription. Built in 1830, the Livingston County Bank was the first bank in Livingston County. Allen Ayrault of Big Tree Lodge was President until 1855. From 1887 to 1983 the building served as the Geneseo Post Office. Erected 1995

Erected 1995.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 42° 47.834′ N, 77° 49.006′ W. Marker is in Geneseo, New York, in Livingston County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 39) 0.1 miles north of Center Street, on the left when traveling north. The plaque is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Main Street, Geneseo NY 14454, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Big Tree Lodge (a few steps from this marker); Shaw Sisters (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Village Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geneseo Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cobblestone School (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Mining in the Genesee Valley (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneseo.

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Main Street Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 12, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Lugnuts, October 17, 2020

2. First Bank Marker

The marker can be seen on the right side of the building.

Photographed By Lugnuts, October 17, 2020

3. First Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2020, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.