Near Clarence in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Niagara Frontier
Historic New York
Buffalo, at the Lake Erie end of the Niagara River, was opened to settlement by the Holland Land Company in 1803-04. During the War of 1812, Buffalo, like other Niagara Frontier communities was burned. A period of remarkable growth began when Buffalo became the western terminus of the Erie Canal in 1825.
Buffalo and its environs developed into a great transportation hub and a center for industry, especially flour milling and steel manufacture, Water power from Niagara Falls generates electricity distributed over a wide area. Educational and cultural institutions combine with the natural setting and economic advantage to make Buffalo the State’s second largest city.
Erected 1963 by New York State Education Department & Thruway Authority.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal, and the Historic New York State series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1678.
Location. 42° 57.17′ N, 78° 36.091′ W. Marker is near Clarence, New York, in Erie County. Marker can be reached from Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway (Interstate 90 at milepost 412), 10.6 miles west of Alleghany Road (New York State Route 77), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in the Clarence Travel Plaza at the east end of the car parking lot. The travel plaza is accessible via the Governor Thomas E. Dewey (New York State) Thruway. The closest exit on the westbound lanes are 48A (Pembroke). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarence NY 14031, 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. Hull House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Clarence Town Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); Clarence Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); This Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); In Memory of Our Comrades (approx. 1.8 miles away); In Grateful Memory (approx. 1.8 miles away); To Commemorate (approx. 1.8 miles away); Watchman's Flag Shanty, West Shore Railroad (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarence.
Also see . . .
1. The Niagara frontier: embracing sketches of its early history, and Indian, French and English. (Submitted on July 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. The documentary history of the campaign upon the Niagara frontier ... ([1896]-1908). (Submitted on July 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. History of Buffalo. (Submitted on July 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
4. The History of Buffalo: A Chronology. (Submitted on July 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.