Palmyra in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lake Stone House
Lake-stone buildings were first built in this area by English artisans who came here to work on the Erie Canal. After the canal was completed in 1825, they found employment by constructing stone houses. Approximately 700 of these structures were built in this part of the state.
Many of the stones for this house were hauled from the shores of Lake Ontario by wagon - often a two- or three-day trip because of the heavy load. The stones were then sorted and sized with the most uniform stones used for the front, the less desirable stones for the sides. and the least desirable ones for the back. lf you examine the house closely you can see the intricate trowel work around each stone. No interior tours are available, but please feel free to look around outside.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 43° 5.016′ N, 77° 14.378′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is on Maple Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Division Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2095 Maple Avenue, Palmyra NY 14522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Martin Harris Farm (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Martin Harris Farm (here, next to this marker); Palmer Homestead (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); First School House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Market Street Historic District (approx. 1.4 miles away); World War I Mortar (approx. 1.4 miles away); Admiral William T. Sampson Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmyra.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.