Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad
1836-1869
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is August 26, 1836.
Location. 42° 56.163′ N, 78° 54.188′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. Marker is at the intersection of Niagara Street (New York State Route 266) and Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling south on Niagara Street. Marker is slightly south of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Buffalo NY 14207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jubilee Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Burning of Blackrock and Buffalo (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Rock (about 600 feet away); Black Rock Harbor (about 600 feet away); Market Square (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Market Square (about 600 feet away); Stephen W. Howell (about 800 feet away); Jacob Smith House and Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
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Also see . . . Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on October 8, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.