Penn Yan in Yates County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The John T. Andrews Gates
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 14, 2023
1. The John T. Andrews Gates Marker
Named in honor of J.T. Andrews IV (1911-1991) who, as executive vice president of the Keuka Lake Association, initiated this project in 1974.
This fourth generation Penn Yan resident also was instrumental in founding the KLA (1956), the Outlet (1957) and Watershed (1963) Perimeter committees and was the first chairman of the Keuka Lake Outlet Preservation Association in 1978.
Truly the 20th century man of Keuka Lake.
Dedicated 21st May 1994 by the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact Commissioners,
Phyllis K. Peek, Chairman
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1994.
Location. 42° 39.571′ N, 77° 3.18′ W. Marker is in Penn Yan, New York, in Yates County. Marker can be reached from Main Street near Lake Street. Marker is on the Keuka Outlet Trail. The marker can be reached on foot from the trailhead near the intersection of Brown (NY 14A) and Lake (NY 54) Streets. No access from Main Street is available. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Penn Yan NY 14527, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birkett Mills' World Record Pancake Griddle (within shouting distance of this marker); Owl’s Nest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Keuka Outlet Trail (about 400 feet
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 14, 2023
2. The John T. Andrews Gates Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
