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Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

The First Store

 
 
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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
1. The First Store Marker
Inscription. Upon this corner facing south stood the first store erected in Jamestown. It was built in 1813 by Jediah and Martin Predergast, brothers of James Prendergast as a branch of their store in Mayville. It was removed in 1861.
 
Erected 1927 by The Jamestown Centennial Commission and the State of New York.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
 
Location. 42° 5.694′ N, 79° 14.461′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street and West First Street, on the right when traveling south. Located on the wall of a parking garage. 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. First Train (within shouting distance of this marker); First Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Keelboat Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); James Prendergast (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Before White Men Came (about 300 feet away); "Allen's Opera House" (about 400 feet away); First Woolen Mill (about 400 feet away); First Grist Mill (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
 
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The First Store Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
2. The First Store Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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