Clarkson in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry R. Selden
1805-1885
Lieut. Gov. and judge lived
here. George B. Selden
inventor of "Selden Patent" for
automobiles was born here
Erected 1932 by New York State Department of Education.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 43° 14.006′ N, 77° 55.708′ W. Marker is in Clarkson, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of West Ridge Road (New York State Route 104 at milepost 3.8) and North Lake Road (New York State Route 19), on the right when traveling west on West Ridge Road. Marker is one lot west of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8396 West Ridge Road, Brockport NY 14420, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philip Boss (within shouting distance of this marker); In Commemoration of the Sacrifice (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clarkson (about 300 feet away); Clarkson Academy (about 700 feet away); Clarkson Community Church (about 800 feet away); Henry Martin House - 1829 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Simeon B. Jewett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Swift (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarkson.
Also see . . .
1. Henry R. Selden - Wikipedia. He defended Susan B. Anthony in her 1873 trial for unlawfully voting as a woman. (Submitted on November 12, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. George B. Selden - Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 12, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. Clarkson Corners Historic District - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on October 20, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.