Clarkson in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lewis Swift
Widely known astronomer, discoverer of 12 comets and over 1200 nebulae, was born here in 1820.
Erected 1959 by County of Monroe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1200.
Location. 43° 13.897′ N, 77° 55.37′ W. Marker is in Clarkson, New York, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) and Sugar Tree Lane on Ridge Road West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarkson NY 14430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clarkson Community Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clarkson Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Commemoration of the Sacrifice (approx. ¼ mile away); Clarkson (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry R. Selden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Philip Boss (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Martin House - 1829 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Simeon B. Jewett (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarkson.
Also see . . .
1. Lewis A. Swift. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 17, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York.)
2. Lewis Swift and Son. Skywatchers website entry (Submitted on May 17, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York.)
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