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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cattaraugus County, New York
Adjacent to Cattaraugus County, New York
▶ Allegany County (41) ▶ Chautauqua County (211) ▶ Erie County (559) ▶ Wyoming County (56) ▶ McKean County, Pennsylvania (23) ▶ Warren County, Pennsylvania (28)
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| On West Main Street (New York State Route 417) at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. |
| | Allegany Veterans Memorial
Casualties of WWI
Michael O Connell Feb 15 1918
Joseph Collins 27 Oct 3 1918
Claude Slocum Oct 19 1918
Pvt. Charles J Harbel 27 Nov 9 1918
Sgt Maurice C Briody 24 1918
Casualties of WWII . . . — — Map (db m60168) WM |
| On Church Road 0.1 miles south of Cherry Valley Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Civil War private buried here. Died in 1863 from wounds rec'd at Chancellorsville. Subject of Walt Whitman's 1864 essay "A New York Soldier". — — Map (db m132668) HM |
| On North Main Street (New York State Route 16) at Grove Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. |
| | Honor Roll ⋆Roy W. Pixley, killed in action [column 1] Arnold, Arthur; Andrews, Millard; Beach, Thomas; Bigelow, Elmer; Card, Vernon; ↓Chrisafulli, Angelo; ↓Crandall, Millard J.; Crosby, Roy Herbert; Cedrick, Clark Clemons; . . . — — Map (db m133101) WM |
| On South Main Street (New York State Route 16) 0.1 miles south of Church Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | In honor of all veterans past, present and future — — Map (db m133091) WM |
| On Otto-Springville Road (County Route 12) 0.1 miles north of East Flats Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 1920 East Otto Union School Building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the last remaining three room school houses in the USA. Noted as an outstanding example of civic architecture. Originally grades one through ten were . . . — — Map (db m132991) HM |
| On East Otto Road (County Route 12) at East Flats Road, on the right when traveling east on East Otto Road. |
| | Dedicated to the memory of all the men and women of East Otto and vicinity who served our country in time of war — — Map (db m132997) WM |
| On Jefferson Street just north of West Washington Street (New York State Route 242), on the left when traveling north. |
| | Ellicottville, Cattaraugus County, N.Y.
was entered on the National Register of Historic Places
April 4, 1973 — — Map (db m60150) HM |
| On West Washington Street (New York State Route 242) just west of Jefferson Street (U.S. 219), on the left when traveling west. |
| | In Ellicottville, 1817
Early Courts of County and meetings of Board of Supervisors held here — — Map (db m60149) HM |
| On Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway (U.S. 219) 0.2 miles south of Lindberg Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Hinman Valley Wetland Complex consists of 100+ acres of open water, deep marsh, shallow marsh, wet meadow, and forested wetland habitats. The site originally contained over 60 acres of regulated wetland. In 2008, the New York State Department of . . . — — Map (db m104945) HM |
| On Jefferson Street at West Washington Street (New York State Route 242) on Jefferson Street. |
| | In Memory of Those from Ellicottville who served in World War I and World War II and especially the following who paid the supreme sacrifice
Egbert L. Barnhard
William N. Burton
Douglass D. Dineen
Alton G. Eastman
Irvin T. Ebert . . . — — Map (db m60153) HM |
| On Jefferson Street (U.S. 219) 0.2 miles south of Martha Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Jefferson Street Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m89102) HM |
| On Salamanca Sugartown Road (County Route 98) 0.1 miles east of Cadiz Road (Route 69), on the left when traveling west. |
| | The first settlers arrived here in 1806 and this area was called Conrad's Mills. Later the name was changed to Cadiz. Dairy farming was the main occupation in this tiny hamlet within the Township of Franklinville. The famous Ontario Knife Company . . . — — Map (db m86625) HM |
| On Cadiz Road (County Route 69) 0.2 miles south of Salamanca Sugartown Road (New York State Route 98), on the left when traveling south. |
| | Cadiz Cemetery Earliest burial Abigail Curtis in 1837. Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War veterans buried here. — — Map (db m86623) HM |
| On Park Square at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Park Square. |
| | [left plaque] In memory of those who died in the service of their country. WWI Harry Alger, Gilbert Brown, George Button, George Carson, Claude Domes, Vernal Farrington, William Gavin, Clifford Guthrie, Harmon Hall, Henry Howard, Leighton . . . — — Map (db m86612) WM |
| On New York State Route 16 / 98 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 98, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Born in Somerset County, New Jersey in 1793, and moved to Farmersville, New York in 1816, with his home near this cemetery. Peter T. Tenbroeck and his immediate family are buried in this plot. Peter T. Tenbroeck was a successful farmer, was a . . . — — Map (db m86627) HM |
| On New York State Route 98 at Galen Hill Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 98. |
| | Salem Welsh Church built 1855 has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m86649) HM |
| On Freedom Road (County Route 23) at Osmun Road, on the right when traveling east on Freedom Road. |
| | Welsh Settlement circa 1840, immigrants from Wales settled in Freedom and nearby towns and contributed to the economic, religious, and social life of the area. — — Map (db m86648) HM |
| On Humphrey Road (County Route 18) at Salamanca Sugartown Road (New York State Route 98), on the left when traveling south on Humphrey Road. |
| | In honor and memory of the men and women of this township who answered the call of their country — — Map (db m89103) WM |
| On Salamanca-Sugartown Road (New York State Route 98) at Humphrey Road, on the right when traveling north on Salamanca-Sugartown Road. |
| | Built ca 1856 at junction of Ellicottville-Great Valley Plank Road & road to Franklinville. Served as hotel, livery & post office — — Map (db m95789) HM |
| On West Shore Road (County Route 50) at Cuba Maplehurst Road (New York State Route 446), on the right when traveling south on West Shore Road. |
| | 1627 first petroleum discovered in America 1 mi. north 1000 yds east. — — Map (db m65537) HM |
| On Rock City Road (New York State Route 16) 0.5 miles east of Knapp Creek Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Settlement of Knapp Creek, formerly known as Knapps Creek, was a genuine boomtown in the early days of the Bradford Oil Field, beginning about 1877. It was on a narrow gauge railroad and later an electric street car line. The town boasted a . . . — — Map (db m60154) HM |
| On U.S. 62 at Cherry Hill Creek Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 62. |
| | [left panel] Honor Roll World War I Richard Cooper, Harlow Millman, Rolland Ackler, Clifford Waite, Frank Colleton, Mark J. Hall, Gleason Sheldon, E.W. Cooper (Gold Star), Robert Dow, Alva Baker, Elton Cooper, John Little, Joseph Hare, Milan . . . — — Map (db m133039) WM |
| On U.S. 62 0.1 miles north of Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south. |
| | Leon Grange has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m133013) HM |
| On U.S. 62 at Cherry Creek Hill Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 62. |
| | Leon United Methodist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m133018) HM |
| On Court Street at 8th Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Street. |
| | "In commemoration we rededicate this historic bell which was transferred from the Court House in Ellicottville, New York to the Courthouse in Little Valley New York in the year 1863. After surviving the fire of April 7, 1946, was placed here for . . . — — Map (db m133040) HM |
| On Court Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street. |
| | Bldg. dedicated Sept. 7, 1914
to honor the nearly 3,500
Cattaraugus County citizens
who served in the Army and
Navy during the Civil War. — — Map (db m132670) HM WM |
| On North Center Road 0.1 miles north of Palmer Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Early School The North Lyndon school was built ca. 1844 and remained in use until 1947. The school still retains many of its original features. — — Map (db m86611) HM |
| On Olean Road (New York State Route 16) at Main Street (New York State Route 16), on the left when traveling south on Olean Road. |
| | In Honor of PFC Albert "Dick" R. Boehmer Killed in action June 6, 1944 WWII - Normandy - France US Army — — Map (db m133086) WM |
| On Roszyk Hill Road (County Route 16) 0.2 miles east of Maple Avenue (County Route 62), on the left when traveling east. |
| | Dedicated to our Revolutionary War Veterans and The Early Residents buried in Gulf Cemetery Nelson Lingenfelter 1821 1842; Charles Lingenfelter 1822 1841; Darius C. Brace; Amanda Chatfield 1767 1829; Hannah Brown 1727 1809 ; Andrew . . . — — Map (db m133041) HM WM |
| On Olean Road (New York State Route 16 at milepost 25.8), 0.2 miles north of Hazelmere Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Veterans Memorial In honor of the residents of the Town of Machias who served our nation in the armed forces — — Map (db m133088) WM |
| On South Street just west of S. Barry Street, on the left when traveling east. |
| | In recognition of Olean's 200th birthday, we dedicate this prehistoric Olean conglomerate rock. In 1804 Major Adam Hoops bought a large parcel of land at Olean Point and founded our city. We celebrate that occasion and honor all of our citizens and . . . — — Map (db m60155) HM |
| On East State Street (New York State Route 417) east of South Union Street (New York State Route 16), on the right when traveling east. |
| | Erected to
the memory of the G.A.R.
by the Daughters of Union
Veterans of the Civil War — — Map (db m153723) WM |
| On East State Street (New York State Route 417) just west of S. Barry Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Approximately 100 feet south of this spot stood the home of Frank W. Higgins. Elected State Senator in 1894 -- Lieut. Governor in 1902 -- Governor of the State of New York in 1905-06. A distinguished citizen and businessman who contributed greatly . . . — — Map (db m60167) HM |
| On South Union Street (New York State Route 16) just south of E. State Street (New York State Route 417), on the right when traveling north. |
| | In Memory of Major Adam Hoops
A soldier of the Revolution and founder of Olean, N.Y.
1804
and to keep in remembrance the patriots of the War for Independence who are buried in Cattaraugus County, New York — — Map (db m60156) HM |
| On East State Street (New York State Route 417) east of South Union Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Harriot Stanton Blatch, Pres. NYS Women's Political Union held suffrage liberty torch rally here July 1915 for women's right to vote — — Map (db m153623) HM |
| On Otto-East Otto Road (County Route 12) 0.2 miles east of North Otto Road (County Route 11), on the right when traveling east. |
| | Medora Ball Historical Museum has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior The First Congregational Church of Otto 1861 — — Map (db m133002) HM |
| On Otto-East Otto Road (County Route 12) 0.2 miles east of North Otto Road (County Route 11), on the right when traveling east. |
| | [left panel] Otto Township Roll of Honor Abbey, Anthony; Allen, Rollin; Aust, Walter; Barver, Raymond; Behmer, William; Bird, Dorothey; Bird, George; Borden, Eugine; Brege, Karl; Brege, Lawrence; Brege, William; Brown, Arthur; Brown, Glenn; . . . — — Map (db m133008) WM |
| On North Otto Road (County Route 11) 0.1 miles north of Gibson Hill Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Prof. of Nature Anna Botsford Comstock 1854 -1930. Professor at Cornell Author of handbook of nature study as well as an engraver and illustrator. — — Map (db m133000) HM |
| On Main Street (New York State Route 39) just west of Peck Hill Road (County Route 58), on the right when traveling west. |
| | First named Perry from 1814 to 1818 in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the Lake Erie Hero in War of 1812.“Dont Give Up The Ship”Township called Perrysburg after 1818. — — Map (db m78973) HM |
| On Broadway Road (County Route 4) 0.2 miles north of Point Peter Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Ahaz Allen Pioneer settler in town of Persia in 1810. Built first saw and grist mill, bridge, frame house, Forty Rd. Gave land for cemetery in 1836. — — Map (db m104212) HM |
| Near Camp Allegany & Bova Cottages Road 0.2 miles east of ASP Route 2. |
| | Allegany State Park's
Camp Allegany
This ca. 1930 photograph shows the original mess hall and double cabins
at Group Camp 11. Camp Allegany is one of Allegany State Park's 12 group camps. Constructed in 1928, the camp was designated Group . . . — — Map (db m119514) HM |
| On ASP 3 0.2 miles east of ASP 1, on the left. |
| | Albert T Fancher, former New York State senator and chairman of the Allegany State Park Commission, had this colonial-style lodge built in the summer of 1927. The interior includes a large, combination living and dining room with a massive stone . . . — — Map (db m77545) HM |
| Near Allegnay State Park Route 3 0.8 miles east of Allegany State Park Route 1. |
| | During the early 1920s, campers at Allegany State Park stayed in large canvas tents acquired as World War I surplus. The original tents were improved by adding wooden sides. These hybrids were known as "tent cabins." Early campers at a tent cabin . . . — — Map (db m136279) HM |
| Near Allegany State Park Rte. 1 at King's Row. |
| | 1933-1942
Allegany State Park - Salamanca, New York
Camp SP-50 - Red House - Company 1250
Camp SP-51 - Red House - Company 249
Camp SP-19 - Red House - Company 2218
Dedicated this 7th day of October 1990 to the memory of those young men . . . — — Map (db m77525) HM |
| | [left panel] In the early 20th century, approximately one million acres in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves were destroyed by fire. In response, New York State passed legislation that created a forest patrol service and funded the . . . — — Map (db m89109) HM |
| Near Allegany State Park Road. |
| | A foundation is all that remains of a pavillion-style, outdoor museum, built by Company 249 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.). It was one of the first C.C.C. projects completed in Allegany State Park.
Articles in the Salamanca . . . — — Map (db m77526) HM |
| On France Brook Road 0.8 miles west of ASP 2, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Site of first wild turkey trap & transfer program Allegany State Park Founding site for the N.Y.S. Conservation Dept. wild turkey trap & transfer program. Birds trapped at this site helped reintroduce the eastern wild turkey to the . . . — — Map (db m155753) HM |
| On South Mountain Road 0.3 miles from Allegany State Park Route 1, on the left when traveling west. |
| | This is the site of Allegany State Park's 30-meter and 50-meter ski jumps. The two jumps and the park's ski slopes at Bova were Depression-era projects constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and New York State's Temporary Emergency Relief . . . — — Map (db m77524) HM |
| On Allegany State Park Route 1 0.2 miles south of the Red House Store and campground, on the right when traveling north. |
| | On this site in 1859, the first log house was built on what is now known as Allegany State Park. It was built by Giles Stoddard Jr., and his wife Sarah Niles Card on 132 acres then known as Stoddard's Hollow. Giles Stoddard Jr. helped fell the first . . . — — Map (db m98119) HM |
| Near Allegany State Park (Route 3) 1.5 miles west of Allegany State Park (Route 2). |
| | Welcome to Science Lake, a favorite park attraction with an interesting history. Science Lake was built in 1926 as the new location for a science camp popularly called "The School in the Forest." Chauncey J. Hamlin, president of the Buffalo . . . — — Map (db m104901) HM |
| Near Allegany State Park Route 1, 2 miles north of Allegany State Park Route 3. |
| | The Tornado On August 28, 1990, at approximately 6:15 PM, an F1 tornado swept through the Quaker Run drainage of Allegany State Park. This tornado was one of four that occurred in Western New York on that date. The tornado first touched down on . . . — — Map (db m136333) HM |
| Near Allegany State Park Road. |
| | DeForrest A. Mattison, a park forest supervisor and unpaid observer for the U.S. Weather Bureau, set up the park's first weather station in September 1924. First located in the Quaker area, the station was moved to this site in 1929. In subsequent . . . — — Map (db m77544) HM |
| On Thunder Rocks Road 0.2 miles north of Limestone Run Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Welcome to Thunder Rocks The Legend of Thunder Rocks A local legend describes a competition among the guardian spirits of rocks to determine which spirit could throw the biggest rock to the top of the mountain. A nearby Iroquois tribe, after . . . — — Map (db m155618) HM |
| On Broad Street (New York State Route 417) at Eagle Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. |
| | Dedicated to those from the Salamanca area who gave their lives in the Indo-China War Keith Franklin, Orrie Macomb Jr. Lloyd Darling, Arnold Robbins Victor Smith, Charles Harrison Jr. Gregg Smith Also to all other people from all nations . . . — — Map (db m98148) WM |
| On Broad Street (New York State Route 417) at Eagle Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street. |
| | From the mountains of Afghanistan and deserts of Iraq these men and women gave devotion and sacrifice. They are worthy of much greater recognition than words can say. Let us pay tribute to the heroism of those who served and those who gave . . . — — Map (db m98238) WM |
| On Linwood Avenue 0.3 miles east of Wildwood Avenue (U.S. 219), on the left when traveling north. |
| | In Memory of Our Dead Comrades — — Map (db m89104) WM |
| On Stone Tower Road 0.5 miles west of Route ASP 1, on the left when traveling west. |
| | Stone Tower In April of 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps to serve two purposes. The first was to put young Americans to work and the second was to accomplish conservation projects nationwide. With . . . — — Map (db m155418) HM |
| On Allegany State Park Route 1 1 mile north of Stone Tower Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Sweet Water Spring Legend has it that the Sweet Water Spring gets its name from a Buffalo druggist who was in the area searching for gold with the property owner, N.L. Mr. Kysor. Evidently when the druggist tasted the water, he pronounced it . . . — — Map (db m60092) HM |
| On Broad Street (New York State Route 417) at Eagle Street, on the left when traveling east on Broad Street. |
| | These gates erected by Salamanca Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are a tribute to the memory of those who served in World War I Dedicated May 30, 1931 — — Map (db m98150) WM |
| On Main Street (New York State Route 39) at Old Olean Road (County Route 54), on the left when traveling west on Main Street. |
| | First Frame House in town of Yorkshire Built in 1820 by Isaac Williams Opened as a tavern 1822 — — Map (db m86650) HM |
| On New York State Route 16 0.2 miles south of New York State Route 39, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Erie Indians were the first inhabitants of this region. In 1654, they were driven out by the Senecas who occupied several sites along the banks of Cattaraugus Creek. The Cattaraugus, the principal stream of many that divide the Cattaraugus Hills, . . . — — Map (db m86681) HM |
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