Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Bank
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
1. First Bank Marker
First Bank
in this county
"The
Chautauque County
Bank"
Erected 1831
Burned 1861
It greatly aided
the early development
of the entire region.
Erected 1927 by Jamestown Centennial Commission, State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 42° 5.733′ N, 79° 14.476′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is at the intersection of West 2nd Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on West 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Prendergast (a few steps from this marker); Great Fire of 1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); "Allen's Opera House" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Lucille Ball (about 400 feet away); Chautauqua County Political Equality Club (about 400 feet away); "Gokey Fire" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 22, 2016
2. First Bank Marker & Site
Marker is fixed to the building near the corner at right. For the front of the building, see the James Prendergast marker a few steps away.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2016, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
