Macedon in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trolleys in Macedon
Macedon Bicentennial
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 16, 2026
1. Trolleys in Macedon Marker
Construction began in 1904 at a cost of seven million dollars. The cars weighed seventy-eight thousand pounds and had four motors, each having a capacity of one hundred and twenty-five horsepower. The trolleys were built to seat sixty two people. There were so many commuters, that straps were installed to accommodate more people. The trolleys ran for 86 miles, parallel to the canal. In addition to passengers the trolleys would transport produce, milk and fruit. The 3pm car also brought the evening papers to nearby towns.
"John Shrader, long time resident of Macedon, described the early days of his youth, when he worked with the Shields Company. He and his team were hired at four dollars a day to
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There was a ticket office in each village. Macedon's was located in a building on the south side of Main Street. On Monday morning, July 3, 1906, the RS&E began carrying passengers between Newark and Macedon. The rate from Macedon to Palmyra was ten cents. The trolley was sold in 1931 and was replaced by the Greyhound Bus Line
Map of the Trolley Route
You'll find the former electric substation still standing on Beebe Road in Macedon. This sturdy building has since been repurposed.
Erected 2023.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 43° 4.144′ N, 77° 17.928′ W. Marker is in Macedon, New York, in Wayne County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (New York State Route 31) and Erie Street North, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Marker is in Macedon
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 16, 2026
2. Trolleys in Macedon Marker
It is the center of three identically sized markers behind the shelter.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Bickford & Huffman Company (here, next to this marker); Hotels in Macedon (here, next to this marker); Town of Macedon (a few steps from this marker); They Walked Before Us (within shouting distance of this marker); Macedon's Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of Our Fallen Civil War Soldiers (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilcoxen Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emma B. Sweet (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macedon.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
