Scottsville in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Feeder Gates
Operated 1840 to 1878
Erected 1949 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 43° 1.181′ N, 77° 44.892′ W. Marker is in Scottsville, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Rochester Street (New York State Route 251) and Main Street (New York State Route 383), on the left when traveling south on Rochester Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scottsville NY 14546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Canal Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Genesee Valley Greenway (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Genesee Valley Greenway (about 600 feet away); Mill Site Area of Historic Scottsville (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northampton (approx. 0.2 miles away); First House (approx. ¾ mile away); Site of Early School (approx. one mile away); Erected 1834 (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsville.
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Also see . . . Scottsville & Genesee River Canal. (Submitted on April 5, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 5, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on December 10, 2022, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Pictures of the remains of the feeder gates, during the fall or winter when the leaves are down • Can you help?