Williamson in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of First Log House

Photographed By Yugoboy, March 24, 2013

1. Site of First Log House Marker

Inscription. Built 1807 by Major William Rogers. Used for tavern, store, and post office. Settlement was called Rogers Corners

Erected 1935 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 43° 13.432′ N, 77° 11.174′ W. Marker is in Williamson, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street/Ridge Road and Lake Ave/South Ave (Route 21), on the right when traveling east on Main Street/Ridge Road. The street names are the way they are because both intersecting roads change names at this intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Williamson NY 14589, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Underground Railroad Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); Indian Trail (approx. 2.2 miles away); Site of Union Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); 100 Years of Dramatics (approx. 3.9 miles away); Underground Railroad Terminus (approx. 4 miles away); First White Men (approx. 4 miles away); From the Nearby Ravine (approx. 4 miles away); The Battle of Pultneyville (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamson.

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Site of First Log House Marker as seen facing West on Ridge/Main image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, March 24, 2013

2. Site of First Log House Marker as seen facing West on Ridge/Main

Site of First Log House Marker as seen facing North from South Ave image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, March 24, 2013

3. Site of First Log House Marker as seen facing North from South Ave

Site of First Log House Marker as seen facing East on Ridge/Main image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, March 24, 2013

4. Site of First Log House Marker as seen facing East on Ridge/Main

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.