Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James Prendergast

March 9, 1764 - Nov. 15, 1846

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 15, 2026

1. James Prendergast Marker

Inscription. James Prendergast
March 9, 1764 - Nov. 15, 1846
Here rest the remains
of the founder of Jamestown,
Which was named in his honor In 1810 he erected the first building on its site. He promoted and its enterprises. His energetic and liberal policy laid well the foundations of its growth and prosperity.
Alex T. Prendergast
Only child
Of James and Agnes N. Prendergast
Feb. 3, 1809 - Aug. 1, 1885. James Prendergast
Only son
Of Alex T. and Mary A. Prendergast
June 18, 1848 - Dec 21, 1879.. He seconded the work of has grand-father by many public benefactions. He was the founder of the James-Prendergast-Library, which was munificently endowed by him.

Erected 1882.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 42° 6.686′ N, 79° 14.336′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. It can be reached from the intersection of Buffalo Street and Prendergast Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The memorial is north of the main entrance of Lakeview Cemetery where Prendergast

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Avenue ends at Buffalo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 907 Lakeview Ave, Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jamestown Oak (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 500 feet away); 907 Lakeview Avenue (about 600 feet away); 924 Lakeview Avenue (about 600 feet away); 934 Lakeview Avenue (about 600 feet away); 904 Lakeview Avenue (about 700 feet away); 102 Buffalo Street & 802 Lakeview Avenue (about 700 feet away); Charles Justin Bailey (approx.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 15, 2026

2. James Prendergast Marker

¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Also see . . . James Prendergast (pioneer) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on July 22, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 15, 2026

3. James Prendergast Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.