First Ward in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joncaire Trading Post
Chabert Joncaire in 1758
set up the first white
establishment on the site
of Buffalo.
Evacuated 1759 at the approach
of the British.
Erected 1959 by General Mills, Inc. and Buffalo Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 42° 52.247′ N, 78° 52.512′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in the First Ward. Marker is on South Michigan Avenue west of Ganson Street, on the left when traveling west. The historic marker is affixed to the front side, brick wall, of a General Mills building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Development of the Inner Harbor (approx. ¼ mile away); General Mills and Great Northern Elevators (approx. ¼ mile away); The Connecting Terminal and General Mills Elevators (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Cobblestone Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); The French Connection (approx. 0.3 miles away); Marble Ruins (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Times Beach (approx. half a mile away); Times Beach Nature Preserve (approx. half a mile 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 5, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.