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

"Angola Horror"

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

1. "Angola Horror" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

One of the worst train disasters occurred 600 ft. upstream on Dec 18, 1867. The last two cars of the Buffalo & Erie RR's 'New York Express' fell from the trestle, burned, and resulted in 50 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Erected by Evans Historical Society and the Village of Angola.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1867.

Location. 42° 38.638′ N, 79° 1.405′ W. Marker is in Angola, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Mill Street and Gowans Road, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Angola NY 14006, 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. Site of "Bundy's Mill" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burial Site of Asa Ames / Pioneer Cemetery 1810-1928 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of First Town Hall (approx. one mile away); Major William C. Dudley (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Birthplace of Willis Haviland Carrier (approx. 1.2 miles away); Western New York (approx. 1.8 miles away); The White City (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.

More about this marker. The actual site is not visible from the marker, or apparently from any PUBLIC property. Satillite map shows the active double track CSX (nee New York Central) bridge just beyond bends in Big Sister Creek.

Also see . . .
1. "Angola Horror" - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Angola Horror Photo Gallery. (Submitted on July 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Eastward View "Angola Horror" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

2. Eastward View "Angola Horror" Marker

Marker edge facing camera. Marker is just above and beyond the blue bridge railing.

Westward View "Angola Horror" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

3. Westward View "Angola Horror" Marker

Mark is left, just beyond the guard rail.

Direct View "Angola Horror" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

4. Direct View "Angola Horror" Marker

Mill Street Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

5. Mill Street Bridge

View from park downstream.

Mill Street Bridge Zoom of "Angola Horror" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

6. Mill Street Bridge Zoom of "Angola Horror" Marker

From same location as prior picture, a zoomed view of the marker.

Gowans Road CSX Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

7. Gowans Road CSX Bridge

Zoomed view from the intersection at the marker.

Upstream View from Mill Street Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

8. Upstream View from Mill Street Bridge

The current rail bridge is beyond the bend, though this picture provides a view of the height of the banks.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

9. Upstream View from Mill Street Bridge

Favoring the right bank in this view.

Big Sister Creek Sign, Mill Street Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014

10. Big Sister Creek Sign, Mill Street Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 126 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.