Waterloo in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early History of Waterloo
1795 - 1927
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008
1. Early History of Waterloo Marker
350 feet west of this spot, Zalmon Disbrow, in 1795 first began clearing the forest on what was later the Dr. Gardner Welles Farm, military lot 97. Sept, 30, 1796 the first stage left Utica for Geneva, passing here Oct. 2. The War of 1812 gave impetus to the erection of taverns along this Albany to Buffalo Road, Rikers Tavern standing on the hill obliquely opposite. Mail was scheduled, Utica to Geneva in 16 hours, during open season. June 8, 1825 General Lafayette passes here enroute to Boston, there laying the corner stone of Bunker Hill Monument June 17. Waterloo developed flour mills shipping as high as 100 barrels of flour per load to Tidewater, Albany. Adjoining this place on the east, Seneca Patchen, the famous trotter was foaled. Here also Joseph Wright, first raised northern tobacco, employing among others Henry Douglas, or “Pompey Smash,” a giant Negro born in slavery at Rose Hill, Seneca county, N.Y. The course of Black Brook was changed from foot of this hill to its present location in 1863 by Frederick C. Brehm, Highway Commissioner. The present road was built in 1927 by Cleveland
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Erected 1927.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1779.
Location. 42° 54.144′ N, 76° 52.905′ W. Marker is in Waterloo, New York, in Seneca County. Marker is on Waterloo Geneva Road (U.S. 20) 0.4 miles east of Reeds Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterloo NY 13165, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Murray Residence (approx. ¾ mile away); Memorial Day (approx. ¾ mile away); Celebrating 100 Years of High School Education in Waterloo (approx. ¾ mile away); Skoi-Yase (approx. ¾ mile away); General Sullivan’s New York Campaign Trail (approx. ¾ mile away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterloo.
Photographed By Bryan Olson, May 24, 2008
2. Early History of Waterloo Marker
Photographed By Bryan Olson
3. Early History of Waterloo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 1,208 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
