Clyde in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Block House Road
Photographed By Mira Earls, May 27, 2023
1. Block House Road Marker
Followed Native American trail that once crossed river near here. Named ca. 1858 for 18th c. fortification on north side of river.
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 540.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 43° 4.846′ N, 76° 52.371′ W. Marker is in Clyde, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is on Water Street near Waterloo Street when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clyde NY 14433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clyde Historical Highlights (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); West Shore RR (approx. 0.2 miles away); Train Wreck (approx. 0.2 miles away); Conflagration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iron Lift Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clyde River (approx. ¼ mile away); Clyde Downtown Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); World War Cannon (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clyde.
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Photographed By Mira Earls, May 27, 2023
2. Block House Road Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
