201 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — Mayville Station — A Transportation Hub — History of the Coast —

The serene scene of today is nothing like the frenzied activity that once took place here. Travelers switched from train to steamboat to trolley on trips to attractions along Chautauqua Lake. The present station was built on this site in 1924 . . . — — Map (db m105752) HM

202 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — Site of Scott Tavern —

First Board of Supervisors met here. Several of the early courts were held here. — — Map (db m64721) HM

203 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — 478 — Susan B. Anthony —

Spoke at courthouse on this site Dec. 26, 1854 to organize first county women's suffrage convention for NY state Women's Rights committee. — — Map (db m172786) HM

204 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — The Holland Land Company Vault —

. . . — — Map (db m172799) HM

205 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mayville — Tourgee Home —

Here from 1881 to 1900 lived Judge Albion W. Tourgee — Soldier, Author, Ambassador to France. — — Map (db m64723) HM

206 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mina — Ebenezer Skellie — Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient — Reported missing

Corporal Co. D 112 NY Infantry. Congressional Medal of Honor awarded 29 September 1864 for battle of New Market Heights Chapins Farm, Virginia. Buried in Mina Cemetery. — — Map (db m62854) WM

207 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mina — Findley Lake, N.Y. —

Findley Lake, N.Y., Settled by Alexander Findley, Sergeant Revolutionary War & War of 1812 - Built dam in 1815 to power his mill - This created lake from two ponds. — — Map (db m117546) HM

208 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Mina — Veterans Memorial / Revolutionary War Memorial —

Veterans Memorial. Placed in honor of the citizens of the town of Mina who served in the armed forces of the United States. Revolutionary War Memorial. Honoring Mina citizens •Alexander Findley •Josiah Morse •Juvenile Winters, who served in the . . . — — Map (db m117544) WM

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209 ► New York, Chautauqua County, North Harmony — All Gave Some —

All gave some Some gave all — — Map (db m105940) WM

210 ► New York, Chautauqua County, North Harmony — 314 — Ashville — Union Free School District No. 3 —

Ashville Union Free School District No. 3 on this site ca. 1885-2008 served towns of Harmony and N. Harmony until 1982. — — Map (db m105682) HM

211 ► New York, Chautauqua County, North Harmony — Ashville Bell —

Ashville Bell from old fire hall Donated by Clayton Lloyd Rung by Clayton Lloyd, Harland Lloyd and Ron Graham at end of WWII — — Map (db m105941) HM WM

212 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Panama — Panama Rocks —

Panama Rocks Geologic formation created during the Devonian period covered by the Grenville Ocean. Popular tourist attraction since the 1880s. — — Map (db m98120) HM

213 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Pomfret — Lily Dale Assembly — Spiritualism's Largest Community — Cultural Heritage —

Lily Dale Timeline 1955 Fox cottage burns. 1924 Marion H. Sidmore Library building constructed. 1915 Fox cottage moved to Lily Dale. 1900 Great Lily Dale fire burns many cottages. 1893 Lily Dale contains 215 cottages. 1888 Assembly Hall . . . — — Map (db m94898) HM

214 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Ripley — Birthplace of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Goodrich —

Ripley • New York Birthplace of Dr • Benjamin • Franklin Goodrich 1841 - 1888 A great son of this state Founder of the B. F. Goodrich Company Akron Ohio 1870 [Reverse] This memorial is sponsored by . . . — — Map (db m132190) HM

215 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Ripley — Ripley Veterans' Roll of Honor Monument — Lest We Forget —

This monument is a continuing tribute to all veterans from Ripley who, in times of war and peace, honorably served this great country. — — Map (db m132191) WM

216 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Ripley — Site of Farm of William Crossgrove 1807 —

One of Original Inhabitants of Chautauqua County — — Map (db m96216) HM

217 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sheridan — Site of First Settlement —

Site of first settlement in town of Sheridan by Francis Webber Aug. 1804. Erected Aug 25, 1904 — — Map (db m96246) HM

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218 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sheridan — Site of Sheridan Depot of the New York & Erie Railroad —

Piermont-on-the-Hudson to Dunkirk Line Completed - May 15, 1851 "Word's Longest Trunk Line" Railroad 483-mile Route — — Map (db m96245) HM

219 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — Here Stood a Station of the Underground Railroad —

Here Stood a Station of the Underground Railroad. [escaped] Slaves were harbored in the belfry of the Presbyterian Church originally on this site. — — Map (db m117542) HM

220 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — In Grateful Tribute —

In grateful tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces of our country — — Map (db m117539) WM

221 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — Log Dwelling —

Log Dwelling Originally a French fort having no doors or windows and a log roof with entrance through a protected underground tunnel, this building was sold and used as a dwelling. At this time, doors, windows, floors and a roof were added. It is . . . — — Map (db m117541) HM

222 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — Peter Ripley Residence —

Peter Ripley Residence This home, the oldest frame building standing in Sherman, was moved approximately three city blocks. Furnishings depict life of an average settler's family about 1830. — — Map (db m117540) HM

223 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sherman — To the Perpetual Memory —

Antietam To the perpetual memory of the defenders of the Union in the wars of 1776, 1812, and Civil War 1861-1865. Revolutionary War. Dutton, Moses War of 1812. Corse, Cyrus; Cross, George; Eades, Elisha A.; Eastman, Daniel; Graham, Aretus . . . — — Map (db m117538) WM

224 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — Dedicated to the Men and Women —

Dedicated to the men and women of the town of Hanover who served their country in war. - And - In loving memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World Wars I and II. ★ ★ ★ Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Persian Gulf War, . . . — — Map (db m117509) WM

225 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — Ehmke Family Home —

Howard Ehmke, 1894-1959, lived here. World Series star. Pitched for SC High School, Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia. 1929 Series win and record. — — Map (db m96247) HM

226 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — First Settlers —

First Settlers In 1803 Abel Cleveland, David Dickinson and John Howard settled along this creek, erecting a grist and saw mill, and a tavern for westward settlers. — — Map (db m117501) HM

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227 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — Skew Arch —

Skew Arch Erected in 1869 by Buffalo & State Line Railroad. Key stone in the roof, reportedly one of two of its type in the world when built. — — Map (db m117503) HM

228 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — Steamship Erie —

Steamship Erie The steamer Erie, carrying immigrants to the west, caught fire and sank off these shores the night of August 9, 1841. Over 200 lives lost. — — Map (db m117505) HM

229 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Silver Creek — The Swift Mansion —

Built in 1846 by Major Clark C. Swift, this mansion was constructed in the Federal Style with bricks handmade on the site. It was acquired for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in 1914, through the efforts of Msgr. E.J. O'Connor. The mansion was used . . . — — Map (db m64722) HM

230 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sinclairville — Fortified Village of Erie Indians —

Historic Site Location of fortified village of Erie Indians probably destroyed by the Iroquois about 1650 — — Map (db m94881) HM

231 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sinclairville — Honoring —

Honoring Those Who Have Defended Our Country All Gave Some Some Gave More — — Map (db m94880) WM

232 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Sinclairville — Jack W. Brunson —

In memory of Chief Warrant Officer-Pilot Jack W. Brunson who gave his life in Vietnam May 31, 1971 and all other veterans of past conflicts — — Map (db m94879) WM

233 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Villenova — In Honor of All Those Citizens —

In honor of all those citizens of the Town of Villenova who have served in the military service for the U.S.A. — — Map (db m105726) WM

234 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — At This Point —

The French Portage built by Celoron in 1749 and rebuilt in 1753 descended the bank and crossed Chautauqua Creek — — Map (db m57177) HM

235 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Barcelona Harbor — Invasion Route Shipping Port, Fishing Center — History of the Coast —

Harbor Activity Timeline 2000 1982 First Harbor Day celebration. 1971 Last commercial fishing boat is sold. 1962 Lighthouse is re-lighted. 1960 Corps of Engineers builds Daniel Reed breakwall and pier. 1913 Trolley service ends. 1900 . . . — — Map (db m117525) HM

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236 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Barcelona Light House —

Barcelona Light House Erected in 1829 By the Federal Government — — Map (db m57203) HM

237 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Early Settlers of Portland, Westfield & Ripley —

James McMahan • Basil Burgess • Edmd. McHenry • W'm McBride • Jno McMahan • Hugh Whitehill • Tho's McClintock • Arthur Bell • Geo. Whitehill • David Eason • Tho's Pendergast • David Eaton • Tho's B. Campbell • Rob't Dixon • W'm . . . — — Map (db m96218) HM

238 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — First Presbyterian Church and Society —

Westfield, New York Founded 1808 First Church in Chautauqua County Called Chautauqua Church Organized by Rev. John Lindsey Met at cross roads Part of Presbytery of Erie, Pennsylvania Transferred to Presbytery of . . . — — Map (db m132189) HM

239 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Harriet Campbell-Taylor House —

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m117528) HM

240 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — In Memoriam —

In loving and perpetual memory of those who answered their country's call in time of need — — Map (db m132181) WM

241 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — In Memory —

World War I Tansi Scime Wayne G. Franklin Daniel Hess Salvadore Castrogiovanni Joseph Militello Philip Carling Cecil A. Johnson John W. Rogers Ralph Pomeroy World War II William P. Jackway Wayne Steinhoff . . . — — Map (db m132183) WM

242 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — McClurg Park —

McClurg Park site of the former home of James McClurg a Westfield pioneer — — Map (db m132182) HM

243 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — Oldest Settled Property in Chautauqua County —

This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m102989) HM

244 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The French & Indian War 1756-1763 — A Fight for the Continent — French and Indian War —

Waterways to the Interior Rivers and lakes served as the superhighways of the 18th century. Many rivers and lakes in the Colony of New York either bordered New France (Canada), or connected the bordering water bodies to the . . . — — Map (db m201458) HM

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245 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The Lincoln-Bedell Statue Park — Established July 10, 1999 —

The meeting of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln and his famous corresponent, twelve-year-old Grace Bedell took place on February 16, 1861, in Westfield at the train station. Prior to this, Grace had penned a letter to Lincoln suggesting that whiskers . . . — — Map (db m64706) HM

246 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The Mack House —

The Mack House built 1821 79 N. Portage · Westfield, N.Y. This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m117526) HM

247 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The Old Portage Road —

Built by Celoron in 1749 when he explored and claimed this region for France. Followed an Indian Trail and crossed the highway at this point in 1753. — — Map (db m57155) HM

248 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — The Old Portage Road —

Built by Celoron in 1749 when he explored and claimed this region for France, followed an Indian Trail and crossed the highway at this point. In 1753 it was rebuilt by the French for military purposes — — Map (db m57171) HM

249 ► New York, Chautauqua County, Westfield — These Concord Grape Vines —

These Concord Grape Vines bear the fruit which is the major source of grape juice and agricultural income along the shore of Lake Erie from near Cleveland, Ohio to near Buffalo, New York. In this area more than 100,000 tons of concord grapes are . . . — — Map (db m96219) HM

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