Wellsville in Allegany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gardiner Wells
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2021
1. Gardiner Wells Marker
In 1832 a group of leaders met at Van Buren's Tavern to choose a name for their community. They selected "Wellsville" after Gardiner Wells who was one of the first settlers and the largest landowner. Wells built the first log house on Main Street and in 1833 the first frame house in Wellsville.Erected 2013 by Lions Club of Wellsville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 42° 7.35′ N, 77° 56.935′ W. Marker is in Wellsville, New York, in Allegany County. Marker is on North Main Street just north of Jefferson, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 North Main Street, 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 (a few steps from this marker); William F. Jones 1826-1910 / Gertrude F. Jones 1841-1920 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erie Railroad (about 500 feet away); Van Buren Hotel & Fassett House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tanbark City
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1. Wellsville, New York. The village’s name is not, as some suppose, derived from the oil wells that became an important economic part of the area, but rather for Gardiner Wells, a local businessman. (Submitted on June 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Wells Family Genealogy. Gardner Wells, Jr.; (B) 1800 (D) 1868; namesake for Village of Wellsville, NY in 1832. He was the largest land owner. His son, Sewell Wells, (B) 5/23/1828 (D) 8/25/1893, was a Civil War Veteran, 189th Regiment, NY Infantry, and was with General Ulysses S. Grant when General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. (Submitted on June 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 11, 2021
2. Gardiner Wells Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
