LeRoy in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Jell-O Factory

Photographed By Pamela Scott, April 2, 2011

1. First Jell-O Factory Marker

Inscription. In 1897, Pearle Bixby Wait of Leroy, introduced a gelatin dessert that his wife, May, named Jell-O. The first four flavors were strawberry, raspberry, orange and lemon. In 1899, he began production of Jell-O in a factory building located near this site. On September 9, 1899, he sold the rights to Jell-O to the Genesee Pure Food Company of Leroy for $450.

Erected 1997 by LeRoy Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1860.

Location. 42° 59.141′ N, 77° 59.498′ W. Marker is in LeRoy, New York, in Genesee County. Marker is on Lake Street (New York State Route 19) 0.2 miles north of Mills Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Lake Street, Le Roy NY 14482, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jell-O Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Machpelah Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); LeRoy Downtown Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Le Roy Post Office (approx. 0.6 miles away); Women’s Suffrage (approx. 0.6 miles away); Anti-Slavery Meetings (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Steeple / The Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Keeney House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LeRoy.

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Also see . . .
1. The History of the Wiggle. Jell-O History (Submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

2. The Jell-O Gallery. Le Roy Historical Society, Inc. (Submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Wide view of 1st Jell-O Factory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pamela Scott, April 2, 2011

2. Wide view of 1st Jell-O Factory Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2011, by Pamela Scott of Brockport, New York. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2011, by Pamela Scott of Brockport, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.