Wellsville in Allegany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Buren Hotel & Fassett House
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2021
1. Van Buren Hotel & Fassett House Marker
On this site, in 1832, Harmon & Marinda Van Buren built a log house that developed into a hotel, bar, courthouse, and town hall. The house was replaced by the Van Burens with a substantial hotel that was destroyed by fire in 1867. In 1871, Isaac W. Fassett built the majestic Fassett House which offered housing and entertainment until its demise in 2005.Erected 2014 by The Lions Club of Wellsville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 42° 7.236′ N, 77° 56.762′ W. Marker is in Wellsville, New York, in Allegany County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Fassett, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wellsville NY 14895, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David A Howe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gardiner Wells (approx. 0.2 miles away); William F. Jones 1826-1910 / Gertrude F. Jones 1841-1920 (approx. ¼ mile away); Erie Railroad
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2021
2. Van Buren Hotel & Fassett House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
