Downtown in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester
Photographed By Yugoboy, May 14, 2013
1. Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester Marker
Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester
after whom our city was named.
Born in Virginia 21 February 1752
Colonel in the American Revolution
Patriot Pioneer Founder
He typified in his honorable public service and private enterprise the best pioneer traditions of the Genesee Country.
He shaped our young village, he was the earliest promoter of our prosperity, parting with his possessions to procure a virile population. In the wilderness he had a vision of a city.
As a man, his life was of constant integrity and primitive simplicity, winning the affection of a grateful community. He had courage, energy and faith. He gave our city more than a name - the heritage of his inspiring personality.
On this site stood his home built in 1824 where he died 17 May 1831.
Erected by Rochester Historical Society and the Rochester Chapter Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1752.
Location. 43° 9.177′ N, 77° 36.955′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Washington Street and Spring
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First RIT Campus (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Child (within shouting distance of this marker); Ely House - 1837 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hervey Ely House (about 700 feet away); The 100 Acre Tract (about 800 feet away); The Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Broad Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the side of the first building encountered when one is exiting I-490. It is brass, and given its age, a dull patina has formed on the marker. As such, this marker is really hard to notice, especially from a car or other motor vehicle. I only noticed this because I do a lot of bike riding in the area - and it still took me about 8 times through the area before I noticed it.
Photographed By Yugoboy, May 14, 2013
2. Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester Marker
View as seen by vehicles exiting I-490. Marker is just below the "For Lease" sign on the right side of the photo.
Photographed By Yugoboy, May 14, 2013
3. Have honor for Nathaniel Rochester Marker
View from Spring Street intersection. Spring Street is 1-Way, thus making it hard to notice this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
