Portville in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Jones
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 15, 2021
1. Peter Jones Marker
1850-1933, believed to have escaped slavery, lived and worked for Hatch family on Mayville farm. Buried At Chestnut Hill Cemetery.Erected 2019 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 613.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 42° 2.606′ N, 78° 19.691′ W. Marker is in Portville, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker is at the intersection of Portville-Obi Rd (New York State Route 305) and Temple St, on the right when traveling south on Portville-Obi Rd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portville NY 14770, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ceres School (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ceres (approx. 4.3 miles away in Pennsylvania); Frank W. Higgins (approx. 5.6 miles away); 1804-2004 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Historic Site - Home of Frank W. Higgins (approx. 5.7
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Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 15, 2021
2. Peter Jones Marker
Lookin south on RT305, Portville, NY - intersecting to the right is Mayville RD/Temple St
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 15, 2021
3. Peter Jones Marker
Looking north on RT305, Portville, NY
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2021, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2021, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
