On Phipps Road at Telegraph Road (New York State Route 31), on the right when traveling west on Phipps Road.
Charles W. Howard 1896-1966 In 1937 he established here a world famous Santa Claus school, the first of its kind & 1953 Christmas Park Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa Claus — — Map (db m78150) HM
On East Avenue (New York State Route 31) at McKinstry Street, on the right when traveling east on East Avenue.
A lasting tribute to the patriotism and courage of the men and women who served our country in Vietnam Orleans County veterans killed in action in Vietnam Albion Richard E. Engle, John J. Hornyak Clarendon Howard L. Bowen . . . — — Map (db m150389) WM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 98), on the left when traveling north.
250 people & 5 horses gathered here on a wooden bridge to watch a tightrope walker cross the canal. It collapsed killing 15 people — — Map (db m78125) HM
On West State Road at West Street, on the left when traveling west on West State Road.
Childhood Home of Grace Bedell 1848 - 1936. In 1860 she wrote A. Lincoln suggesting he would look better with a beard. He responded & took her advice. — — Map (db m150387) HM
On South Main Street (Route 98) just north of West Park Street.
Since 1844, erected in 1830 by Presbyterians, it is the oldest church building in Orleans County still being used for worship services. — — Map (db m65372) HM
On North Platt Street, 0.1 miles north of East Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Breadbasket of the United States: The Erie Canal opened up the world to our region’s farmers. Agricultural products and raw materials were distributed to distant locations, beyond the reach of horse and buggy. Lower costs and decreased . . . — — Map (db m206656) HM
On East State Street at North Platt Street, on the right when traveling west on East State Street.
First United Methodist Church
First Circuit Rider: 1816
Society Incorporated: 1830
Sunday School Begun: 1835
Lot Donated: 1831 - Present
Edifice: 1860 - Rebuilt: 1914
"The best of all is God is with us." John Wesley — — Map (db m65375) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 98) north of East Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Architectural Features
The Pratt building, at right, includes a third floor opera house. This site was built in 1882 and was the largest stage between Buffalo and Rochester.
The Village Hall and firehouse on East Bank Street is an ornate . . . — — Map (db m179738) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 98) at East State Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Hitching posts were the parking spaces of the pre-automobile era, and Albion and the 14411 zip code still has many of them, perhaps more of these historic relics from the horse-and-buggy era than anywhere else. We have about 40 of the hitching . . . — — Map (db m78067) HM
On State School Road, 0.1 miles north of Telegraph Road (New York State Route 31), on the left when traveling north.
House of Refuge First buildings for a reformatory institution for women built on this 97 acre site in 1892 cost $62,000 capacity of 150 inmates — — Map (db m134139) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 98) at West Park Street on South Main Street.
1941 1945
In sacred memory of our soldiers and sailors who made the supreme sacrifice
Orleans County
State of New York
"Greater love than this no one has, that one lay down his life for his friends." John XV-13
May they rest in peace
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m65379) WM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 98) just north of East State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Irish, English, Italian and Polish Immigrants
quarried Medina sandstone, a major industry in 1870-1930. Presbyterian Church and 175' spire show use in architecture. — — Map (db m65376) HM
On South Platt Street just north of East Park Street, on the left when traveling south.
Irish Immigrant at age 12
Teacher, lawyer, publisher
Active in Democrat politics
Elected N.Y.S. Attorney Gen. Served one term 1903-04 — — Map (db m65378) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 98) just south of East Avenue (New York State Route 31), on the right when traveling north.
Journalist, Terry Anderson
Grew up in this neighborhood during the 1950's. He was taken hostage in 1985 by Middle East terrorists and held prisoner 2545 days. — — Map (db m65370) HM
On North Platt Street, 0.1 miles north of East Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lafayette passed near this site as he traveled the canal overnight June 6-7, 1825 from Lockport to Rochester on his way back to Boston — — Map (db m206653) HM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 98) at East Park Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Log Cabin Site Albion's first settlers Mr. & Mrs. Wm. McAllister came here in 1811. He moved away after his wife's death in 1812 — — Map (db m150392) HM
On East State Street just west of South Platt Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected 1857-58 for $20,000 in the Greek Revival Style. Building Comm: Lyman Bates, Henry King, Charles Baker.
Architect: Wm. V.N. Barlow — — Map (db m65373) HM
On South Platt Street at East State Street, on the right when traveling south on South Platt Street.
Church in the denomination. Rev. Loren Stiles founded the congregation in 1859. Normal Revival in style it was dedicated May 18, 1860. — — Map (db m65374) HM
On Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98) 0.1 miles north of Gaines Road (New York State Route 279), on the right when traveling north.
This land, bought from Moses and Sarah Bacon in April 1835 served as a "burying ground" until Jan. 8, 1853 when the Cemetery Assoc. was formed. Lot 22 was for strangers. Last burial 1910 — — Map (db m78127) HM
On Eagle Harbor Road, 0.1 miles north of Gillette Road, on the right when traveling south.
Elisha Wright Early pioneer of Barre built this house in 1831 Founder of West Barre M.E. Church, 1833. Assemblyman, 1843 Supervisor 1844. B. 1791 - D. 1875 — — Map (db m150365) HM
On West Barre Road (County Route 99) at Bragg Schoolhouse Road, on the right when traveling west on West Barre Road.
Solomon Bragg with son Nathan were first settlers west of Barre Center. Blazed forest trail to this place where they built a cabin in 1818 — — Map (db m42577) HM
On West Barre Road (County Route 99) 0.1 miles east of Eagle Harbor Road (County Route 15), on the right when traveling west.
Gravesite of Rev. Marvin V. Frey (1918-1992), composer of Kum Ba Yah; He is Lord; Peace Like a River; Isn't He Wonderful; Alleluia. — — Map (db m42576) HM
On Point Breeze Road (New York State Route 98) at Lake Ontario Parkway, on the left when traveling north on Point Breeze Road.
Cobblestones Cobblestone construction was born in this area. The example here is a composite of several materials and styles that can be seen within a short distance of this park. The word 'cobblestone' comes from the English word 'cob', . . . — — Map (db m90184) HM
Near Ontario Street, 0.1 miles north of Water Street.
Fishing For Food, Not Fun! For more than 800 years the opposite bank was the scene of bustling spring and summer activity by Native Americans. Fish were netted from Oak Orchard River, and processed over firepits and drying racks. The fish prepared . . . — — Map (db m82703) HM
On Lakeside Bluff Road at Lakeside Road, on the right when traveling west on Lakeside Bluff Road.
On July 6, 1759 Sir William Johnson leading New York Provincial Troops encamped here enroute to Ft. Niagara during the French & Indian wars. — — Map (db m179909) HM
Near Lake Road (New York State Route 18) 0.2 miles north of Lake Ontario Parkway.
Land Manager Johnson arrived in the Colonies from Ireland to manage land in the Mohawk River valley near present-day Amsterdam, land granted to his uncle, Admiral Sir Peter Warren of the British Navy, in 1737. Superintendent of Indian Affairs . . . — — Map (db m90173) HM
On Hinds Road, 0.2 miles east of South Holley Road (County Route 59), on the right when traveling west.
Carl E. Akeley Born here in 1864. Noted taxidermist, naturalist, inventor, sculptor, author. Died and buried in his beloved Africa in 1926. — — Map (db m92545) HM
On Holley Byron Road (New York State Route 237 at milepost 4.3), 0.1 miles south of Church Street (County Route 17), on the right when traveling south.
Clarendon honors its veterans and those who gave their lives in the service of their country. In the glory of their youth we shall remember them. — — Map (db m92544) WM
On Munger Road, 0.1 miles east of Merrill Road, on the left when traveling west.
Cook Cemetery 1821 - 1911 Root Cemetery Notable Burials: Lemuel Cook (1759-1886): Veteran, American Revolution "Death, the opening door to heaven, the invisible gate, swinging noiselessly to allow many mortals to leave their burdens . . . — — Map (db m171619) HM
On South Holley Road (County Route 47) at Holley Byron Road (New York State Route 237), on the left when traveling south on South Holley Road.
Herbert Taylor Private, 140th NY Infantry
died July 2, 1863 at
Little Round Top during
Battle of Gettysburg.
Buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m133059) HM
On Holley Byron Road (New York State Route 237) at South Holley Road (County Route 47), on the left when traveling south on Holley Byron Road.
Hillside Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m134063) HM
On Munger Road, 0.1 miles west of Merrill Road, on the right when traveling east.
Lemuel Cook 10 Sept 1759 - 20 May 1866
2nd Regt Conn Light Dragoons
Last living pensioner of the American Revolution and oldest patriot, buried here — — Map (db m133972) HM WM
On Holley Byron Road (New York State Route 237) at Glidden Road, on the right when traveling south on Holley Byron Road.
Buried here are those whose labor, energy, spirit and love
once lived in Clarendon. May they not be forgotten.
Notable Burials:
Chauncey Robinson (1792-1866): Veteran, War of 1812; Abolitionist
William Lewis (1787-1826): First Sheriff of . . . — — Map (db m169943) HM
On Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98) 0.8 miles south of Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104), on the right when traveling south.
J.A. Lafler opened a brickyard here in the 1850's. He produced drainage tile and bricks for local buildings. Pat'd a brick machine - 1863 — — Map (db m179180) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104), on the right when traveling west.
[left side] Historic District At left: Cobblestone house built in 1842 with field or glaciated stones in the Gaines pattern also known as depressed hexagonal. Mason - John Simmons. [right side] Historic District At right: . . . — — Map (db m78241) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.1 miles east of Gaines Waterport Road (New York State Route 279), on the right when traveling west.
1st in Orleans County in which revolutionary soldiers John Anderson - David Bullard and many pioneers are buried First burial in 1812 — — Map (db m78218) HM
On Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) at Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling west on Ridge Road.
Cobblestone
Historic District
Has Been Designated a
National Historic Landmark
This District Possesses National Significance
In Commemorating the History of the
United States of America
1993
National Park Service
United States . . . — — Map (db m162356) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) at Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling west on Ridge Road West.
Ingenious use of local materials gave rise to a home-grown Seaway Trail architectural style. Cobblestone construction was perfected by local masons between the opening of the Erie Canal and the Civil War. Local farmers had access to the . . . — — Map (db m78221) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) at Gaines Road (New York State Route 279), on the right when traveling east on Ridge Road West.
Crossroads - Oak Orchard Rd. Batavia to Oak Orchard Creek surveyed 1803 and Ontario Trail known as The Ridge. Rochester to Lewiston improved in 1814 — — Map (db m78217) HM
Near Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles east of Allen's Bridge Road.
During the 1840's & 1850's local stone mason Cyrus Witheral built some of the most outstanding cobblestone homes found here in the town of Gaines. These lake stone landmarks including several along the historic Ridge Rd. in the herring bone pattern . . . — — Map (db m171620) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles west of Transit Road, on the right when traveling west.
Five Mile House Later known as Ball's Tavern. Built in 1816 by John Huff. Here the mail carriers between Canandaigua and Lewiston used to stop over night. — — Map (db m101136) HM
On Gaines Basin Road, 0.8 miles south of West Bacon Road.
1832 Gaines Basin Schoolhouse District #2 used until 1944 Made of field cobblestones Replaced a log cabin where Caroline Phipps taught — — Map (db m150363) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.2 miles east of Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling west.
Was used until 1952. Made of lake-washed stone it is one of over 900 cobblestone masonry buildings built in N.Y. State from 1825 to 1860. Marker in memoriam Elwood Lawrence, Teacher, 1951-52 — — Map (db m78242) HM
On Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98) at Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104), on the right when traveling south on Oak Orchard Road.
Built in 1838 by Starr Chester, a cobbler, for a shoe shop. Remodeled in 1883 for other purposes. Moved here from Gaines, NY in 1987. — — Map (db m179173) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.1 miles west of Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling east.
Historic Ridge Road Genesee to Niagara —————————— Home of John Proctor who on horse during a December night in 1813 warned the settlers along the Ridge Road from here to Clarkson of the . . . — — Map (db m171649) HM
On Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) at Crandall Road (County Route 71), on the right when traveling east on Ridge Road.
Home of Katherine Belle Rowley 1870-1936 Teacher, farmer, author of "The Historic Ridge," erected DAR historic markers 1st Orleans Co. Historian May 14, 1934 — — Map (db m92507) HM
On Oak Orchard Road at Ridge Road West (Route 104), on the right when traveling south on Oak Orchard Road.
The first smithy stood here. It burned in 1921. Neighbors diverted the brook so the new shop could be farther away from the house. In memory of Rene Schasel 1947 - 2019. Joseph & Nellie Vagg moved here with son & dau. in 1909. In 1929 they . . . — — Map (db m179176) HM
On Lattin Road at West Transit Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Lattin Road.
1815 Josias Lamont purchased 140 acres from Holland Land Co. Cleared land and road from Ridge Rd. Struggled until 1824 opening of Erie Canal. 6 generation farm — — Map (db m171622) HM
On Ridge Road West (New York State Route 104) 0.1 miles east of Gaines Waterport Road (New York State Route 279), on the right when traveling west.
"I sing of the great Ridge Road, Of the highway our children shall see That lies like a belt on Ontario's shore Carved out in wisdom of ages before For the races that yet are to be." TREK—DE WITT CLINTON—1810 "In the great work . . . — — Map (db m78216) HM
On West County House Road, 1.8 miles west of Oak Orchard Road (Route 98), on the left when traveling west.
Orleans County Alms House Cemetery The Orleans County Alms "Poor" House served the destitute, indigent, and infirmed of this community for over a century. For many, this cemetery became their final resting place, marked with either a simple stone . . . — — Map (db m179156) HM
On Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) 1 mile east of Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling west.
March 3, 1807 this land was chosen by the first settler in the town of Gaines, 8 on Ridge Rd in Orleans County, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert — — Map (db m78243) HM
Near Ridge Road (New York State Route 104) 0.5 miles west of Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling east.
The Neutral Nation of Indians, an Iroquoian group affiliated with the Eries, were early inhabitants of this area. About 1650 they were conquered by the Senecas of the Five Nations Confederacy. French explorers and traders crossed this area and . . . — — Map (db m92499) HM
Near East Avenue, 0.2 miles south of Perry Street, on the left when traveling south.
1. Fifty-two "Sloopers," the first group of Norwegian immigrants to North America, departed from Stavanger on July 4, 1825. Fifty-three arrived in New York City on October 9, a baby having been born en route. 2. Their 54 feet long slop, the . . . — — Map (db m92529) HM
On Wright Street (New York State Route 31) at White Street, on the right when traveling west on Wright Street.
In memory of all those servicemen who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I World War II Korea Lebanon Grenada Panama Persian Gulf — — Map (db m92533) WM
On South Main Street (New York State Route 237 at milepost 7.4), 0.1 miles south of Geddes Street, on the right when traveling south.
Safe House on underground railroad. Chauncey Robinson 1792 - 1866 Orleans County pioneer and abolitionist, sheltered escaped slaves at this site Brainard Home Built by Col. Ezra Brainard inventor of Brainard Truss Bridge, contractor on . . . — — Map (db m171628) HM
On State Street (New York State Route 31) 0.5 miles west of Bennetts Corners Road.
100 years ago, Italian immigrants first settled here. This was Holley's "Little Italy," a rich part of our American heritage.
Dedicated October 12 1992 — — Map (db m65369) HM
The Holley Loop The unusually deep ravine formed by the east branch of the Sandy Creek presented a difficult engineering problem for the builders of the original Erie Canal in the early 1820s. Engineers decided to diverge from the canal's general . . . — — Map (db m92515) HM
On Veterans Drive, 0.1 miles west of South Main Street (New York State Route 237), on the left when traveling west.
V.F.W. Post 202 This memorial is dedicated on November 11th 2009 to those who died in the service of our country and to those who served and returned You will never be forgotten — — Map (db m134135) WM
On County Line Road (New York State Route 272) at Sand Road, on the left when traveling north on County Line Road.
First Settlers Clark's Settlement Made by following families. Clark, Bates, Priest, Randall, Balcolm, Ross, Manley in this vicinity in 1812-1817 — — Map (db m90140) HM
On Norway Road at Bald Eagle Drive, on the left when traveling north on Norway Road.
Norway Colony Site of first Norwegian settlement in America, 1825. The "Sloopers" were the first immigrant group to travel on the completed Erie Canal. — — Map (db m90135) HM
On Kendall Road (County Route 70) at Lake Ontario Parkway (New York State Route 947A), on the right on Kendall Road.
On this site, Cleng Peerson agent for the first Norwegians in America who settled in Kendall in 1825, built log home, cellar wall remains — — Map (db m78636) HM
On Roosevelt Highway (New York State Route 18) 0.2 miles east of Kendall Road (New York State Route 237), on the left when traveling east.
S/N The Sloopers First Norwegian Settlement in America in modern times Made by Cleng Peerson and 50 immigrants from the sloop "Restoration", 1825 — — Map (db m78635) HM
On North Main Street (New York State Route 63) 0.1 miles north of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Our Honored Dead World War I Ernest Harris Howard Houseman John Lyell Potter World War 2 Herbert Tanner Oliver McCanty Homer M. Pringle Harry G. Cooper Newell C. Breed George F. Staller Charles B. Squire Gordan MacMillan Elton H. . . . — — Map (db m108723) WM
On Wescott Lane at North Lyndonville Road (New York State Route 63), on the right when traveling west on Wescott Lane.
275 ft. long built 1850 by Nathan Gilbert used to ship lumber & grain H.A. Botsford customs agent passenger ships & freighters docked — — Map (db m102987) HM
On Glenwood Avenue, 0.1 miles north of North Main Street (New York State Route 63), on the left when traveling north.
Jan 99 - Sculptor - Sep 00
Richard D Bannister
This monumental apple was created to commemorate the contribution fruit growers have made to the economy of W.N.Y. — — Map (db m227700) HM
On West Center Street (New York State Route 31E) at Prospect Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Center Street.
Side A
1824 - George Anthony - 1896
Capt. 17th Orleans Battery
Duration of Civil War.
Newspaperman Cousin Susan B.
Kansas Governor 1877-79
Side B
1872 Home of
1836 - Henry A. Childs 1906
1868 ORleans Dist. Attorney . . . — — Map (db m72103) HM
On North Gravel Road (New York State Route 63) north of Stork Street, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of our member
Anthony C. Biernacki
S/Sgt., Co. F, 108th Inf., 27th Div.
who died in the service
of his country
May 1, 1945 — — Map (db m227635) WM
On West Center Street (New York State Route 31E) at Main Street (New York State Route 63), on the right when traveling west on West Center Street.
Built in 1864 by Don C. Bent and served as the social center of the village and surrounding area until the early 20th century. At that time the third floor opera house was abandoned. The second floor remained home to a fraternal organization until . . . — — Map (db m83218) HM
On North Gravel Road (New York State Route 63) 1 mile north of Stork Street, on the right when traveling north.
Boxwood Cemetery Established as Village of Medina Cemetery in 1850. Listed on National Historic Register 2015 as a representative of 19th and 20th century styles of cemeteries. — — Map (db m150364) HM
On Maple Ridge Road (New York State Route 31a) 0.2 miles west of Culvert Rd..
American Revolution soldiers John C. Ryan and Joseph A. Wyman are buried here along with many early pioneers of the Town of Shelby
First burial was 1814. — — Map (db m65926) HM
On Park Avenue at Ann Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
1840-1904 D.A.A. Buck Home Inventor of the Waterbury watch and builder of the smallest steam engine in the world. Invented Medina's first clock, the "Monitor". — — Map (db m77868) HM
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