Warsaw in Wyoming County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Charles E. Ketchum

Photographed by Bruce Kelly, September 16, 2026

1. Charles E. Ketchum Marker

Inscription. 1864-1949. Raised in Warsaw. Helped establish Warsaw Elevator Co. 1892, became owner 1910. Expanded company to over 300 employees. Lived here.

Erected 2025 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1219.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 42° 44.563′ N, 78° 7.792′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, New York, in Wyoming County. It is at the intersection of Park Street and E Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 38 Park Street, Warsaw NY 14569, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Finger Lakes.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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,

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New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William C. Embury (within shouting distance of this marker); Levi A. Cass (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harold E. Hovey (about 600 feet away); James O. McClure (about 700 feet away); John A. McElwain (about 700 feet away); 1853-1925 (about 700 feet away); Augustus Frank (about 700 feet away); Charles T. Watkins (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.

Also see . . . Charles E. Ketchum (William G. Pomeroy Foundation). (Submitted on September 19, 2026.)

Charles E. Ketchum Marker and house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bruce Kelly, September 16, 2026

2. Charles E. Ketchum Marker and house

Charles E. Ketchum house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bruce Kelly, September 16, 2026

3. Charles E. Ketchum house

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2026, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2026, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.