Clarence in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Harris Hill

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

1. Harris Hill Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Harris Hill was named for Asa Harris, pioneer who settled here in 1807 and opened a tavern. When Buffalo burned during the War of 1812, Harris Hill became a haven for refugees. Many Buffalo business places were moved here temporarily, including the County Clerk's office and the Niagara Frontier's first newspaper, the Buffalo Gazette. Erected by Erie County Sesquicentennial Committee 1971

Erected 1971 by Eire County Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 42° 57.895′ N, 78° 40.577′ W. Marker is in Clarence, New York, in Erie County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 5) near Nottingham Terrace, on the right when traveling east. Marker is very close to the intersection of Harris Hill Road and Main Street. It is visible from Main Street but set back behind a driveway parallel to Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War of 1812 Cemetery

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(approx. 3 miles away); Hull House (approx. 3 miles away); U. S. Barracks 1812 (approx. 3.1 miles away); Williamsville Christian Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Williamsville Water Mill (approx. 3½ miles away); Clarence Center (approx. 3.6 miles away); Former Saint Mary of the Angels (approx. 3.6 miles away); SS. Peter & Paul Church (approx. 3.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Harris Hill - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Westward View Harris Hill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

2. Westward View Harris Hill Marker

Eastward View Harris Hill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

3. Eastward View Harris Hill Marker

Harris Hill Marker, Main Street in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

4. Harris Hill Marker, Main Street in Background

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.