Olean in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Major Adam Hoops

Photographed By Yugoboy, August 17, 2012

1. Major Adam Hoops Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In Memory of Major Adam Hoops
A soldier of the Revolution and founder of Olean, N.Y. 1804
and to keep in remembrance the patriots of the War for Independence who are buried in Cattaraugus County, New York

Erected 1904 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 42° 4.634′ N, 78° 25.769′ W. Marker is in Olean, New York, in Cattaraugus County. Marker is on South Union Street (New York State Route 16) just south of E. State Street (New York State Route 417), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the west end of Lincoln Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olean NY 14760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grand Army of the Republic (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Suffrage (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Site - Home of Frank W. Higgins

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1804-2004 (about 300 feet away); Bartlett House (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank W. Higgins (approx. 0.6 miles away); Allegany Veterans Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Peter Jones (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olean.

Photographed By Yugoboy, August 17, 2012

2. Major Adam Hoops Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.