Black Rock in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jacob Smith House and Tavern
Ca. 1830-1835
Erected 2011 by Black Rock Heritage Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 42° 56.099′ N, 78° 54.014′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Black Rock. Marker is at the intersection of Amherst Street and East Street, on the right when traveling east on Amherst Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Amherst Street, 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. St. John's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen W. Howell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Market Square (about 400 feet away); Black Rock Harbor (about 400 feet away); Black Rock (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Market Square (about 500 feet away); Burning of Blackrock and Buffalo (about 500 feet away); International Railroad Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles 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.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Concerning Judge Augustus Porter, as in the marker text.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.