Stafford in Genesee County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stafford Village Four Corners

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014

1. Stafford Village Four Corners Marker

Inscription. Site of first settlement on the Holland Purchase in 1798. Originally known as Transit. The name was changed to Stafford in 1841 following settlement by a colony of Devonshire English people. The buildings of historic and architectural interest are the Town Hall, C. 1850; I.O.O.F. Hall and store, 1890; Episcopal Church 1842 and Parish House 1848; and two residences located on the S.W. Corner 1809 and the S.E. Corner C.1932 of the first Transit Road.

The Memorial Park is the site of an early stage coach tavern, 1804. National Register of Historic Places-1976.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 42° 58.894′ N, 78° 4.424′ W. Marker is in Stafford, New York, in Genesee County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Road (New York State Route 5) and Transit Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Road. Marker is off the far end of the porch of the house on the southwest corner of the intersection. The road north from the intersection is NY 237 - Morganville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6174 Main Road, Stafford NY 14143, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. East Boundary (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Honor Roll World War II (within

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shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Our Boys Who Served in the World War (within shouting distance of this marker); To The Memory (approx. ¼ mile away); Pottery & Drain Tile Factory (approx. 1.6 miles away); Underground Railroad Route (approx. 3.4 miles away); Keeney House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Women’s Suffrage (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014

2. Stafford Village Four Corners Marker

Southward from across NY 5. Marker is at the right end of the porch. Transit Road at left.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014

3. Stafford Village Four Corners Marker

This is the 1809 residence on the S.W. corner as per the text on the marker. It appears to be recently renovated.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 21, 2014

4. Stafford Village Four Corners Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.