Warsaw in Wyoming County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John A. McElwain
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 13, 2023
1. John A. McElwain Marker
1794-1875. Owned stagecoach line, public house and livery stable. Served as sheriff 1832 and NYS senator 1852-1853. Lived here.
Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1035.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 42° 44.469′ N, 78° 7.878′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, New York, in Wyoming County. Marker is on Genesee Street west of Park Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Genesee Street, Warsaw NY 14569, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Street 1910 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1853-1925 (about 600 feet away); Warsaw Convention (about 700 feet away); Augustus Frank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abram B. Lawrence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seth M. Gates House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Seth M. Gates House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warsaw's First House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.
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Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 13, 2023
2. John A. McElwain Marker
Photographed By Bruce Kelly, September 13, 2023
3. John A. McElwain House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2023, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2023, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
