East Aurora in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Millard Fillmore House
In 1825, Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States, helped build this house to which he brought his bride, Abigail Powers, in 1826, residing here until 1830. Moved from original Main Street site 1930.
Tablet placed by Abigail Fillmore chapter N. S. D. A. R. Buffalo, NY 1931
Erected 1931 by N. S. D. A. R. Abigail Fillmore Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #13 Millard Fillmore, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 42° 46.134′ N, 78° 37.339′ W. Marker is in East Aurora, New York, in Erie County. Marker can be reached from Shearer Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (U.S. 20A), on the right when traveling north. Marker is affixed to the front of the house between a window and the porch floor. It is not particularly visible from the street. Signs for the house are at the intersection of Shearer Ave with Main St., US 20A and NY 16. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Shearer Avenue, East Aurora NY 14052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baker Memorial United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Middle Road (about 500 feet away); Elbert Hubbard / Michelangelo (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Roycroft Shops (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Aurora Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dedicated to Those Who Served (approx. ¾ mile away); Republic F-84 (approx. 0.8 miles away); UH-1 Helicopter (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Aurora.
Also see . . .
1. Millard Fillmore House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 22, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Millard Fillmore Presidential Site. Aurora Historical Society website entry:
Owner/Operator of the house/museum. (Submitted on June 22, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Millard Fillmore. The White House website entry (Submitted on June 24, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 7. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 8. submitted on June 26, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 9. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 10. submitted on January 4, 2015. 11, 12. submitted on June 22, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.