Canandaigua in Ontario County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton 1779

Photographed By Yugoboy, September 29, 2012

1. Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton 1779 Marker

Inscription. An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States

Erected 1929 by State of New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series list.

Location. 42° 52.557′ N, 77° 16.361′ W. Marker is in Canandaigua, New York, in Ontario County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and City Pier, on the right when traveling south on Lakeshore Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canandaigua NY 14424, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Haudenosaunee Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boathouse History (approx. ¼ mile away); Squaw Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); City of Canandaigua (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic Canandaigua Public Square (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Last General Council of the United States (approx. one mile away); 200 Years of Peace and Friendship

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(approx. one mile away); Austin Steward (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canandaigua.

More about this marker. Immediately across the street is the Finger Lakes Wine and Culinary Center. Along with cooking classes, they sell a wide array of Finger Lakes wines and New York State beers. Worth a stop.

Regarding Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton 1779. This is one of a number of these markers. They aren't numbered or in any way organized except that they seem to be placed at important or semi-important locations, many of which are labelled on the map on the marker itself.

Marker as seen facing south. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, September 29, 2012

2. Marker as seen facing south.

Marker as seen facing north. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, September 29, 2012

3. Marker as seen facing north.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.