Angola in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Waypoint George A. Wyman 1st Across America
Photographed by Paige Miller, February 15, 2026
1. Waypoint George A. Wyman 1st Across America Marker
San Francisco to New York City, 1903
George Adams Wyman
The first person to cross America by motorcycle, riding from San Francisco to New York City May 16 July 6, 1903
George A. Wyman was the first person to make a transcontinental trip across America by means of a motorized vehicle. He rode a 200cc, 1.25-horsepower 1902 "California" motorcycle designed by Roy C. Marks of the California Motor Company.
Late Sunday afternoon of June 28, Wyman was traveling along the lake shore road, near Evans Township, when the front forks of his motorcycle broke. He walked his disabled motorcycle two miles along Lake Street to Angola. Not able to make repairs, Wyman likely checked into the Angola Hotel on Commercial Street. Monday morning, after two hours at a local machine shop, he was back on the road, arriving in Buffalo around 11:00 am.
Dedicated by Matthew Hube, Iron Butt Association member 42946 and Linda Hube
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1903.
Location. 42° 38.341′ N, 79° 1.663′ W. Marker is in Angola, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Kristina Lane, on the left when traveling north on North Main
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of "Bundy's Mill" (approx. 0.4 miles away); "Angola Horror" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory (approx. one mile away); Birthplace of Willis Haviland Carrier (approx. one mile away); Burial Site of Asa Ames / Pioneer Cemetery 1810-1928 (approx. one mile away); Site of First Town Hall (approx. 1.2 miles away); Major William C. Dudley (approx. 1.3 miles away); The White City (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Identical markers in New York and California
Also see . . . George A. Wyman Memorial Project.
The Mission of the George A. Wyman Memorial Project
Promote the Wyman story, mark the points along the way from San Francisco to New York City, educate the motorcycling community and general public of the historic significance of the Wyman accomplishment. (Submitted on February 16, 2026, by Paige Miller of Getzville, New York.)
Photographed by Paige Miller, February 15, 2026
2. Waypoint George A. Wyman 1st Across America Marker
Marker is at the left edge of the Angola Public Library building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2026, by Paige Miller of Getzville, New York. This page has been viewed 61 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2026, by Paige Miller of Getzville, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
