Stafford in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East Boundary
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014
1. East Boundary Marker
Erected 2013 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 42° 58.907′ N, 78° 4.396′ W. Marker is in Stafford, New York, in Genesee County. It is at the intersection of Main Road (New York State Route 5) and Morganville Road ( Route 237), on the right when traveling west on Main Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stafford NY 14143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Memorial Honor Roll World War II (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of Our Boys Who Served in the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); Stafford Village Four Corners (within shouting distance of this marker); To The Memory (approx. Ό mile away); Pottery & Drain Tile Factory
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Underground Railroad Route (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. "Holland" on the marker refers to the Holland Land Company.
Also see . . . Holland Land Company - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014
2. East Boundary Marker
Northward view.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014
3. East Boundary Marker
Southward view. Marker is at the northeast corner of the intersection.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014
4. East Boundary Marker
Westward view on NY 5.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014
5. East Boundary Marker
Northward view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
