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
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 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. It is on South Union Street (New York State Route 16) just south of E. State Street ( 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1804-2004 (about 300 feet away); Bartlett House
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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 1,538 times since then and 31 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.
