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

W.J. Humphrey

Photographed by Bruce Kelly, September 16, 2026

1. W.J. Humphrey Marker

Inscription. 1817-1890. Served in NY State Assembly 1850-1851 and State Senate 1866-1869. Wyoming County Bank president from 1871 until death. Lived here.

Erected 2026 by Wlliam G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1274.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.

Location. 42° 44.395′ N, 78° 8.46′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, New York, in Wyoming County. It is at the intersection of Oak Street and W Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling north on Oak Street. The marker is located a short distance from the intersection of Oak St. with RT20A. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 W Buffalo 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

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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: L.H. Humphrey (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizur Webster (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Horace Thayer (about 500 feet away); David J. Marr (about 700 feet away); Elbert Farman Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Seth M. Gates House (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Seth M. Gates House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.

Also see . . . W.J. Humphrey (William G. Pomeroy Foundation). (Submitted on September 21, 2026.)

W.J. Humphrey Marker and house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bruce Kelly, September 16, 2026

2. W.J. Humphrey Marker and house

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Bruce Kelly of Perry, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.