Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Irondequoit Bay

Historic New York

Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013

1. Irondequoit Bay Marker

Inscription. From Irondequoit Bay, Indian trails led southward to Seneca villages and on to the Ohio country. LaSalle abd French missionaries arrived in 1669. In 1687, Marquis de Denonville, governor of New France, landed with soldiers and Indian allies to subdue the Iroquois. The expedition devastated Seneca villages but had no permanent effect. The French in 1717 established Fort des Sables, and in 1721 the English built Fort Schuyler to keep watch over their rivals. During the French and Indian War and at later times troops camped temporarily on the bay

In 1797, Salmon Tryon, a land speculator, established the city of Tryon. Hopes of developing it into a thriving port and metropolis were thwarted by superior facilities on the Genesee River, leaving a ghost town after 1818.

Steam vessels once cruised on Irondequoit Bay, and the Bay's waters, marshes and coves attracted fishermen, hunters and ice cutters. Railroad trains in the 19th century and trolley cars in the 20th brought vacationers from Rochester to resorts on the bay. These flourishing summer retreats had declined by 1930. Expanding suburbs, with homes, clubs and parks now surround the bay.

Erected 1963 by State Education Department.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era

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• Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1669.

Location. 43° 10.52′ N, 77° 31.254′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Empire Boulevard (New York State Route 404) and Wilbur Tract Road, on the right when traveling west on Empire Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14609, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Irondequoit Bay (approx. ¼ mile away); Asa Dunbar (approx. 1.2 miles away); An Early Doctor (approx. 1½ miles away); Indian Landing (approx. 1.8 miles away); Camp Site 1687 (approx. 2.3 miles away); Brighton Village (approx. 2.7 miles away); Swayne's Corners (approx. 2.8 miles away); Harper Method (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Irondequoit Bay Marker as seen facing west from parking area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013

2. Irondequoit Bay Marker as seen facing west from parking area

Irondequoit Bay Marker as seen facing west from Empire Blvd. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013

3. Irondequoit Bay Marker as seen facing west from Empire Blvd.

Irondequoit Bay Marker as seen facing east from Empire Blvd. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013

4. Irondequoit Bay Marker as seen facing east from Empire Blvd.

Irondequoit Bay as seen from marker parking area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013

5. Irondequoit Bay as seen from marker parking area

Obviously a shot taken in winter. In better, warmer weather, this bay is busy with motorboats, sailboats and other recreational users.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 144 times this year. Last updated on April 10, 2016, by Kurt Devlin of Rochester, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 10, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.