Grant Ferry in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Peter B. Porter

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 7, 2014

1. Peter B. Porter Marker

Inscription. General, Congressman and later Sec. of War, lived here until his home was destroyed by the British at the burning of Buffalo 1813

Erected 2012 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 42° 55.102′ N, 78° 53.951′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Grant Ferry. Marker is on Niagara Street (New York State Route 266) 0.1 miles south of Auburn Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1270 Niagara Street, Buffalo NY 14213, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West Ferry Street Bascule Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Lillion Batchelor - Champion of WNY History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Underground Railroad River Crossing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Industrial Powerhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); International Crossing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Black Rock Harbor / From Plantation to Promised Land (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); Broderick Park / Distinctive River Ecosystems (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harrowing Journey (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.

Also see . . .
1. Peter Buell Porter - Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Porter, Peter Buell - Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. (Submitted on June 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Southward View Peter B. Porter Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 7, 2014

2. Southward View Peter B. Porter Marker

Northward View Peter B. Porter Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, June 7, 2014

3. Northward View Peter B. Porter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 23, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.