Fredonia in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commander William B. Cushing
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018
1. Commander William B. Cushing Memorial
In memory of
Commander
William B.
Cushing
1842-1874
The sinking of the Confederate Ram Albemarle Oct. 27, 1864 by Lt. Cushing.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 42° 26.451′ N, 79° 19.935′ W. Marker is in Fredonia, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Temple Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Church Street, Fredonia NY 14063, 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. Dedicated to Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Barker Common (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abell Inn Site (about 400 feet away); Fredonia #1 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Site of the First Gas Well (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alonzo Hereford Cushing (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dunkirk Parade (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredonia.
Also see . . . William B. Cushing - Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 20, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 18, 2018
2. Commander William B. Cushing Memorial
The memorial is in front of the Fredonia Opera House.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
