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

Town of Clarence - Ransom's Grove

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

1. Town of Clarence - Ransom's Grove Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

First settlement in Town on Clarence (and second in Erie County) made near this site in 1799 by Asa Ransom. Birthplace of Harry B. Ransom, first white male child on Holland Purchase. Joseph Ellicott opened Holland Land Company Office here at Ransom's Tavern in 1801. Plaque erected by Clarence Jaycees in 1964 for Historical Society of the Town of Clarence

Erected 1964 by Clarence Jaycees.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 42° 58.828′ N, 78° 35.573′ W. Marker is in Clarence, New York, in Erie County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 5) 0.1 miles west of Ransom Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarence NY 14031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Clarence - First Grist Mill in Erie County (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodrich-Landow Log Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Watchman's Flag Shanty, West Shore Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away);

Westward View Ransom's Grove Marker image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

2. Westward View Ransom's Grove Marker

Clarence Town Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Our Comrades / In Grateful Memory (approx. 0.4 miles away); Niagara Frontier (approx. 2 miles away); Hull House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Clarence Center (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarence.

Also see . . .
1. Clarence Historical Society. (Submitted on July 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Holland Land Company - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Holland Land Office Museum. (Submitted on July 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Eastward View Ransom's Grove Marker image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

3. Eastward View Ransom's Grove Marker

Ransom's Grove Marker Site image. Click for full size.

By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 17, 2014

4. Ransom's Grove Marker Site

By bridge over Ransom Creek.

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 376 times since then and 12 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.