Wilson in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hojack Park
By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 17, 2014
1. Hojack Park Marker
June 1978. Donated by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Badger.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 43° 17.843′ N, 78° 49.647′ W. Marker is in Wilson, New York, in Niagara County. Marker can be reached from Lake Street (New York State Route 425) 1.3 miles south of Ontario Street (New York State Route 18). Marker is on the grounds of the park which is occupied by the Wilson Historical Society on Lake Street in the Village of Wilson. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilson NY 14172, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rexford G. Tugwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Randall Road Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Johnson House (approx. ¼ mile away); Tabor Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wilson Collegiate Institute 1845 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of Log House Built in 1818 by Reuben Wilson (approx. ¾ mile away); Schooner Fleetwing
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2. Eastward View Hojack Park Marker
The Wilson Depot is at the left behind the marker; the New York Central Caboose at the right, and Lake Street (NY 425) is ahead.
Regarding Hojack Park. Hojack is the common name for railroad line that once included a yard here. The origin of "Hojack" is uncertain. One explanation is that a locomotive engineer regularly commanded "Ho, Jack" to his locomotive. The Wilson Historical Society owns interpretive buildings and collections here, and hosts events, the largest being the Memorial Day Fair which includes many vendors, classic cars, and food. The buildings include the Wilson Depot/Station, a schoolhouse, a log cabin and a small classic car museum.
Also see . . .
1. Wilson Historical Society. (Submitted on May 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad - Wikipedia. The Hojack Line (Submitted on May 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Rexford Tugwell - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 17, 2014
3. Westward View Hojack Park Marker
The Wilson Depot is at the left; the New York Central Caboose is at the right. The Hojack Park marker is at center in the distance by the light standard. The building to the right of the marker has an open room for small events and the small car museum.
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4. North Side Wilson Depot
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5. South Side Wilson Depot
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6. South Side Wilson Depot, NYC Caboose, and Log Cabin
A stone memorial to Wilson veterans is to the right of the depot.
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7. Wilson Veterans Memorial
In memory of all service men & women who served our country from Wilson. In memory of & donated by The Clark Family, Murrell S. & Ethel I.
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8. NYC Hojack Caboose
This New York Central Caboose is restored and can be toured. The New York Central and the Penn Central Railroads were the last owners of the Hojack line through Wilson before the rails were pulled up.
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9. Hojack Park NYC Caboose Plaque
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10. Hojack Park Tugwell Log Cabin
Displays are inside.
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11. Log Cabin Sign
The sign refers to Rexford Tugwell, a Governor of Puerto Rico, Agriculture Secretary under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an author, and a former owner of agricultural enterprises in Wilson.
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12. Wilson Founder Reuben Wilson - Original Headstone
The original headstone for Reuben Wilson, founder of the town of Wilson, is on the park grounds. It was replaced due to breakage.
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13. Headstone Sign
Original gravestone fro Reuben Wilson, Founder, Town of Wilson. New monument erected in Greenwood Cemetary, 1976.
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14. Hojack Park Windmill
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15. Hojack Park Windmill Donation and Assembly Sign
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16. Hojack Park Beacon
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17. 1934 Pierce Arrow
In the classic car collection in the park. It is licensed and running, hence the smokey picture.
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18. Other Cars at the Park
These are not operating. The only other licensed and operating car is a turquois 1959 Cadillac convertable (not pictured).
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19. Two Rare Post-War Cars
1946 Imperial, 1957 Continental.
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20. Pre-War Cars
Not pictured is the 1904 Covert built in Lockport, NY and bought from the Dearfield Museum in Michigan. The car has been temporarily removed from here for some restoration work.
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21. Southward View from Lake Street
The entrance.
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22. Entrance Sign Hojack Park
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23. Event Sign Hojack Park
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23. submitted on May 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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