Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Burning of Blackrock and Buffalo
War of 1812
Erected 2011 by Black Rock Heritage Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is December 30, 1938.
Location. 42° 56.083′ N, 78° 54.129′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. Marker is at the intersection of Niagara Street and Amherst Street, on the right when traveling north on Niagara Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Rock Harbor (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen W. Howell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Smith House and Tavern (about 500 feet away); Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad (about 600 feet away); St. John's Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,212 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.