Lewiston in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kelsey Tavern

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 24, 2015

1. Kelsey Tavern Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1820 by Thomas and Catherine Kelsey. In 1825 Marquis De Lafayette spent the night in this inn and was reunited with Nicholas Cusick, a Tuscarora Chief, who was his scout during the Revolution and whom he credited with with saving his life.

Erected 1970 by Femmes En Force.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 43° 10.347′ N, 79° 2.367′ W. Marker is in Lewiston, New York, in Niagara County. It can be reached from Center Street (New York State Route 18F) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at ground level on a stone where the walkway to the building splits. It is along Center Street midway between South 6th Street and South 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 621 Center Street, Lewiston NY 14092, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Buffalo Metropolitan Area.

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,

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: Hennepin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Long and The Short House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 500 Center Street Archaeological Site

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(about 400 feet away); Opera Hall (about 500 feet away); The First Religious Society of Lewiston (about 700 feet away); Little Yellow House - 1816 (about 700 feet away); Kiwanians Promoting Peace (about 700 feet away); Underground Railroad Station #6 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Kelsey Tavern and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 24, 2015

2. Kelsey Tavern and Marker

Marker is at ground level where the walkway splits.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 24, 2015

3. Eastward

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 24, 2015

4. Westward

Kelsey Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, March 24, 2015

5. Kelsey Tavern

Currently occupied by Mangia Cakes and Bakery.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.