Lafargeville in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Toll Gate - 1852
Photographed By Patricia L Lashomb, 2021
1. Toll Gate - 1852 Marker
Clayton Theresa Plank Road
on creek six rods south
is site of Cole's Saw Mill
built 1835
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 44° 11.763′ N, 75° 59.257′ W. Marker is in Lafargeville, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Clayton Street (County Route 181) east of Undrbluff Road (County Route 5), on the right when traveling east. Near intersection of county route 5 and county route 181. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Fargeville NY 13656, 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. McCarn Hill (approx. 4˝ miles away); Penet Square (approx. 5.7 miles away); Weteringhra Guentere (approx. 5.8 miles away); The Muskie (approx. 5.9 miles away); Eagle Wing Group (approx. 5.9 miles away); Simon Johnston House (approx. 5.9 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away).
Regarding Toll Gate - 1852. Clayton Theresa Plank Road was chartered on March 12 1849 and was approx. 16 miles long. The creek described as being 6 rods south is most likely the Chaumont River.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by Patricia L Lashomb of Clayton, New York. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 49 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 26, 2022, by Patricia L Lashomb of Clayton, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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