Fairport in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

De Land Chemical Co.

Photographed By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

1. De Land Chemical Co. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Site of Saleratus Works established 1852 by the De Land family. The product which sold internationally helped develop Fairport.

Erected 1949 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 43° 6.109′ N, 77° 26.507′ W. Marker is in Fairport, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is on North Main Street (New York State Route 250) just south of Liftbridge Lane E., on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairport NY 14450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairport Village Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Old" South Main Street Yields to Urban Renewal (about 500 feet away); Spice Mill (about 600 feet away); The 20th Century Comes to South Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The DeLand Family Develops Fairport's Four Corners (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erie Canal Inn

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairport.

Regarding De Land Chemical Co.. Saleratus - a form of baking soda.

De Land Chemical Co. Marker as seen facing south on 250 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

2. De Land Chemical Co. Marker as seen facing south on 250

De Land Chemical Co. Marker as seen facing north from the liftbridge seen in previous photo image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

3. De Land Chemical Co. Marker as seen facing north from the liftbridge seen in previous photo

De Land Chemical Co. Marker approach facing north on 250 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, July 9, 2012

4. De Land Chemical Co. Marker approach facing north on 250

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 23, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.