Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Porter Square

1830

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 17, 2015

1. Porter Square Marker

Inscription. Built on land donated by General Peter B. Porter to the people of Black Rock, Porter Square was the village's public gathering place. An early schoolhouse once flanked the square. Later the Black Rock Railroad Station stood here.

Erected 2011 by Black Rock Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 42° 55.897′ N, 78° 54′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. It is at the intersection of Niagara Street (New York State Route 266) and Wayne Street, on the right when traveling north on Niagara Street. Marker is midway between Wayne Street and the railroad overpass. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1729 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and specifically in Western New York.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Unity Island (within shouting distance of this marker); International Railroad Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephen W. Howell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Market Square (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Market Square (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Smith House and Tavern (approx. ¼ mile away); Black Rock Harbor (approx. ¼ mile away); Black Rock (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.

More about this marker. The figure at the top of the marker is the Buffalo History Museum.

Also see . . .
1. Peter Buell Porter - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 23, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Black Rock Historical Society. Black Rock was a village that became part of Buffalo. (Submitted on January 23, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Northward - Niagara Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, January 17, 2015

2. Northward - Niagara Street

Marker is by the wood utility pole. The swing bridge at left is over I-190 and the Black Rock Canal to Squaw Island (Divided Island). It is part of the International Railway Bridge over the Niagara River to Canada. Squaw Island has been officially renamed Unity Island.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.