Angola in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
"Angola Horror"
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
1. "Angola Horror" Marker
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° 38.641′ N, 79° 1.455′ W. Marker is in Angola, New York, in Erie County. It is at the intersection of Mill Street and Pleasant Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Mill Street. Marker is located in Herman Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Mill Street, Angola NY 14006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of "Bundy's Mill" (a few steps from this marker); Waypoint — George A. Wyman 1st Across America (approx. 0.4 miles away); Burial Site of Asa Ames / Pioneer Cemetery 1810-1928 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of First Town Hall (approx. one mile away); Major William C. Dudley (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory (approx. 1.2 miles away); Birthplace of Willis Haviland Carrier (approx. 1.2 miles away); Western New York (approx. 1.8 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.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, October 14, 2026
2. "Angola Horror" Marker
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
3. Direct View "Angola Horror" Marker
Marker shown at its former location.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
4. Mill Street Bridge
View from park downstream.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
5. Westward View "Angola Horror" Marker
Former location of the marker, at left, just before the guard rail.
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.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
7. Gowans Road CSX Bridge
Zoomed view from the intersection at the marker.
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.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
10. Big Sister Creek Sign, Mill Street Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,738 times since then and 131 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 2. submitted on October 14, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 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.
