Newark in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Miller
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
1. Joseph Miller Marker
On this site stood the home of
Joseph Miller who founded
Newark in 1819 and built
local section of Erie Canal Ca. 1822.
Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 320.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 43° 2.747′ N, 77° 5.765′ W. Marker is in Newark, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of West Miller Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on West Miller Street. Marker is a few hundred feet west of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 West Miller Street, Newark NY 14513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Arcadia War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of Those from This Community (about 600 feet away); Newark High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mora Motor Car (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Lockville Locks in Newark
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 21, 2018
2. Joseph Miller Marker
Rite Aid Pharmacy in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
