Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Scajaquada Creek
— Named after Philip Conjockety —
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 26, 2011
1. Historic Scajaquada Creek Plaque
In the old navy yard at the mouth of this stream five vessels were reconditioned for Commodore Perry's fleet during 1813
Erected 1937 by New York Education Department and Abigail Fillmore Chapter, D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 42° 56.083′ N, 78° 52.68′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. Marker can be reached from Nottingham Court. The plaque is located under Scajaquada Expressway exit ramp to Elmwood Avenue.
It is affixed to the bridge support on the north side of the Scajaquada Creek and Expressway (SR-198).
It is viewable from the Scajaquada Pathway, which can be most easily reached from parking lot of the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Nottingham Court, Buffalo NY 14207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pan-American Exposition (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Highlights of Buffalo History (about 400 feet away); To Commemorate the Gallantry of (about 600 feet
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . The Lower Scajaquada Creek. Website homepage (Submitted on January 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 5, 2023
2. Historic Scajaquada Creek Marker
New location a few feet from original location
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 5, 2023
3. Historic Scajaquada Creek Marker
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 5, 2023
4. Historic Scajaquada Creek Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 26, 2011
5. Widew view of the Historic Scajaquada Creek Plaque
The plaque is attached to the bridge supports.
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 26, 2011
6. Historic Scajaquada Creek Today
Rerouted and covered over the creek still flows through the City of Buffalo to the Niagara River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on June 24, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. Photos: 1. submitted on July 12, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. 5, 6. submitted on July 12, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
