Brighton in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Boyhood Home Site
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 27, 2023
1. Boyhood Home Site Marker
Edward R. Crone, Jr. (1923-45). Inspiration for "Billy Pilgrim" character in Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse-Five. Died P.O.W. in Dresden, Germany
Erected by Historic Brighton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World II.
Location. 43° 7.869′ N, 77° 34.204′ W. Marker is in Brighton, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is on Monroe Avenue (New York State Route 31) south of St. Regis Drive South, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1615 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY 14618, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Portage Trail (approx. half a mile away); Cobbs Hill Park / Cobbs Hill (approx. 0.8 miles away); Widewaters Field (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Buckland / Horst House (approx. 1.1 miles away); Route of Original Erie Canal (approx. 1.2 miles away); Brighton Village (approx. 1.2 miles away); Seminary - 1845 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Amos B. Buckland (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brighton.
Also see . . .
1. Edward Crone Remembered. (Submitted on August 27, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Edward Crone. (Submitted on August 27, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 27, 2023
2. Boyhood Home Site Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 27, 2023
3. Boyhood Home Site Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 27, 2023
4. Boyhood Home Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
