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Gaines in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Blacksmith Shop

1921 - 1922

 
 
Blacksmith Shop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 9, 2021
1. Blacksmith Shop Marker
Inscription. Built by Joseph H. Vagg and used by him until 1955. The last old time blacksmith to ply his trade in this locality.
 
Erected by Cobblestone Society Museum.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
 
Location. 43° 17.182′ N, 78° 11.518′ W. Marker is in Gaines, New York, in Orleans County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98) and Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104), on the right when traveling south on Oak Orchard Road. Site is in the hamlet of Childs. It is one of a number of properties around the intersection that are owned by the Cobblestone Society. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albion NY 14411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J.H. Vagg Blacksmith Shop / The Vagg House (a few steps from this marker); Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Harness Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Cobblestones (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobblestone Historic District (about 400 feet away); Home of John Proctor
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(about 400 feet away); At Left: Cobblestone House / At Right: Cobblestone House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaines.
 
Blacksmith Shop & Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 9, 2021
2. Blacksmith Shop & Marker
Blacksmith Shop image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 9, 2021
3. Blacksmith Shop
View is northward.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.

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