101 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Admiral William T. Sampson Memorial —

Born in Palmyra, N.Y. Commander North Atlantic Squadron Spanish-American War cannon from Spanish ship 'Almirante Oquendo' Memorial dedicated May 31, 1903 — — Map (db m61355) WM

102 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Creating a Farm —

Creating a Farm The Smiths selected property that featured all the resources of a first-rate farm: a year-round source of water, fertile soil, gentle slopes, and mature sugar maple trees interspersed with beech, oak, and other hardwoods. They . . . — — Map (db m117618) HM

103 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Cumorah —

4 mile south Cumorah Famous Mormon Hill and Angel Moroni monument. — — Map (db m62095) HM

104 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — East Palmyra Church —

First to be organized in state, west of pre-emption line, 1793 — — Map (db m164306) HM

105 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Fencing the Land —

Fencing the Land The Smiths marked the boundary of their property with large stones gathered while clearing the land. They then built a fence over the stacked stones to keep wandering livestock out of their property. They split thousands of . . . — — Map (db m117622) HM

106 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — First Church —

Site of First Church in Palmyra 1811-1832 land given by General John Swift — — Map (db m61353) HM

107 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — First School House —

1793 – 1805 First School House in Palmyra built here on land given by General John Swift. — — Map (db m61352) HM

108 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Grandin Print Shop —

Canal Town 1789 Grandin Print Shop Book of Mormon first published here, 1830 — — Map (db m62101) HM

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109 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Hill Cumorah Monument —

This monument has been erected by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to commemorate the delivering of the Ancient American record known as the "Book of Mormon" to the prophet Joseph Smith on September 22, 1827. The figure on top of the . . . — — Map (db m62096) HM

110 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — John and Rhoda Swift —

1789 John and Rhoda Swift First settlers of Palmyra Log cabin built near here 1st Moderator & Supervisor Militia Captain, Freemason — — Map (db m108729) HM

111 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Lake Stone House —

Martin Harris’s home was a one-and-a-half story white frame house, which stood on this site. When Martin moved away in 1831, it was occupied by William Chapman. That house burned down in 1849 and was replaced by the present lake-stone house, which . . . — — Map (db m66072) HM

112 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 360 — Market Street Historic District —

Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m195076) HM

113 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Martin Harris Farm —

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was founded in this area, and Martin Harris was a leading figure in its early history. He helped publish the Book of Mormon. Martin Harris was born 18 May 1783 in Easttown, Saratoga County New York. ln . . . — — Map (db m66071) HM

114 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Martin Harris Farm —

Mortgaged for $3000 in 1829 to provide funds for first publication of the Book of Mormon — — Map (db m66073) HM

115 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — 525 — Palmer Homestead —

Noah & Betsey Palmer settled here in 1810. Noah served as Sgt. in Rhode Island militia during Revolutionary War. Later became Baptist deacon. — — Map (db m140254) HM

116 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra Area — Historic New York —

Here before the white man came, lived the Cayuga and Seneca Indians. Their displacement after the Revolution, when many went to Canada, opened the land to settlers. Massachusetts which claimed a large portion of western New York sold its holdings to . . . — — Map (db m62099) HM

117 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra in History —

1822 The Erie Canal was completed to Palmyra 1827 The Village of Palmyra was incorporated 1830 The Book of Mormon was printed in the Grandin Building. 1849 Palmyra held the first fair in New York State. It later became the . . . — — Map (db m61351) HM

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118 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Palmyra War Memorial —

Army • Marines • Navy Citizens and patriots come forth and say Thank You to the men and women from Palmyra who served in the armed forces of the United States in time of peace and all wars. Air Force • Coast Guard — — Map (db m61895) WM

119 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Pioneer Home —

Site of Pioneer Home of Gideon Durfee built 1811. — — Map (db m117633) HM

120 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Rope Walk —

Rope Walk Here rope was manufactured in 500 foot lengths, it was used on the Albany Schenectady R.R. — — Map (db m117634) HM

121 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Sampson House —

Sampson House Birthplace of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson 1840-1902. Commander of flagship in the Spanish-American War. — — Map (db m117632) HM

122 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Eight Witnesses —

The Eight Witnesses In late 1829 Joseph Smith Jr. gathered a small group of his family and friends to a secluded spot in these woods and showed them the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. He allowed each of the eight . . . — — Map (db m117620) HM

123 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Log Home —

The Log Home In 1818 or 1819 Joseph Smith Sr., his wife Lucy Mack Smith, and their eight children moved from Palmyra Village to Stafford Road just north of the 100 acres they planned to acquire. They built a log home and outbuildings in his site . . . — — Map (db m117617) HM

124 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — The Sacred Grove —

The Sacred Grove In the spring of 1820, Joseph Smith entered this remnant of an ancient forest to kneel in prayer. The vision he beheld of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ initiated the restoration to the earth of the fulness of the . . . — — Map (db m117619) HM

125 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — This House —

Built by Pliny Sexton in 1827 was a station of the Underground Railway in the days of slavery. — — Map (db m62100) HM

126 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — This Tank —

This tank is a memorial to the men and women of the Palmyra area who answered their country's call. Dedicated in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Because of them our lives are free. Because of them our nation lives! United . . . — — Map (db m117642) WM

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127 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — Towpath and Aqueduct / Father of the Iron Bridge —

Towpath and Aqueduct The Palmyra-Macedon Aqueduct has worn the years well judging from the engineer's drawings below. The arched towpath, still completely intact, spans Ganargua Creek as it has for almost 150 years while the massive . . . — — Map (db m117615) HM

128 ► New York, Wayne County, Palmyra — World War I Mortar —

(German/Minnie/Woerfer) Given by the U.S. War Department as a war trophy in memory of Palmyra servicemen who gave their lives during America's participation in World War I (1917-1918) — — Map (db m63986) WM

129 ► New York, Wayne County, Pultneyville — Wreck of the St. Peter — National Register of Historic Places —

Lost in a Storm The St. Peter left Oswego carrying a full load of coal, headed for the safety of the Welland Canal when a storm struck her with 70 mph winds. Unable to reach the canal, the ship was turned back east to run before the . . . — — Map (db m234883) HM

130 ► New York, Wayne County, Red Creek — A Memorial to Our Men Who Answered our County's Call —

Erected by the citizens of Red Creek as a memorial to our men who answered our country's call Dedicated September 22, 1920 — — Map (db m78933) WM

131 ► New York, Wayne County, Red Creek — First Log Cabin —

First Log Cabin Site of log cabin built in 1813 by Jacob Snyder, first settler of Red Creek. — — Map (db m79707) HM

132 ► New York, Wayne County, Rose — 866 — Plank Road —

Clyde & Rose Plank Road completed in 1848. 5-mile toll road connected communities of Clyde and Rose. Became public Road in 1879. — — Map (db m243276) HM

133 ► New York, Wayne County, Rose — White School House Cemetery — Established in 1821 —

. . . — — Map (db m243277) HM

134 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus — Cobblestone Architecture — Sodus Area Cobblestones — Architecture of the Coast —

Why Build With Stone? Glaciers blessed this area with an abundance of stones. Farmers who picked them from their fields recognized their utility as a sturdy, fireproof, free building material that required no painting. An influx of masons . . . — — Map (db m79597) HM

135 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus — 494 — Former Railbed —

In 1872 the Sodus Point and Southern Railroad ran the first trains through here from Stanley to Sodus Point, NY — — Map (db m170956) HM

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136 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus — 2 — Underground RR — Legends & Lore —

Believed to have been underground railroad safe house ca 1846. Original owners Elizabeth and John Preston were known abolitionists. — — Map (db m129077) HM

137 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — A French Inspired Flotilla — Travel Through Wilderness — French & Indian War —

Lakeside Camp. Prideaux's army encamped here at Sodus Bay on the evening of July 1st, 1759. They were formed on the lake the following morning by 6:00 to continue their expedition. Each boat was numbered and each man, whether officer or . . . — — Map (db m79631) HM

138 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — Battle of Sodus Point —

On the brow of this hill took place the battle of Sodus Point between the British and American forces June 19, 1813. The following day the village of Sodus Point was sacked and burned by the British. — — Map (db m129832) HM

139 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — Big Sodus Light — Built in 1870 —

Replaced the first lighthouse on this site built in 1825.. The light in service 1871-1901 now a maritime museum. the Sodus Bay Historical Society ————————— Listed on the National Register . . . — — Map (db m79632) HM

140 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — 531 — Black Community —

Freed slaves & freedom seekers lived and farmed in this area. At least 15 men served in Civil War 1861-1865. Several died in service. — — Map (db m170958) HM

141 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — British Raids — Troupville (Sodus Point) Sacked! — War of 1812 —

Under Fire. Troupville was one of several lakeshore communities to come under attack by the British navy during a campaign to disrupt the flow of military stores to American forces. Troupville (Sodus Point) c.1813. In 1813, the lakeshore . . . — — Map (db m79618) HM

142 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — Historic Sodus Point —

From 1900 to 1929, the Rochester and Sodus Bay Railroad ran trolleys from Rochester to Sodus Point; a distance of 44 miles. It was known as The Royal Blue Line due to the fact that at first, all the trolley cars were painted a royal blue color. In . . . — — Map (db m129810) HM

143 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — Site of 1825 Keeper's Dwelling House —

On May 26, 1824 an act of Congress approved appropriation of $4,500 to construct a light tower and keeper's house at Sodus Bay. On November 20, 1824 three acres of land were purchased from William Wickham for the sum of $68.75 and construction . . . — — Map (db m79629) HM

144 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — Site of the Original Sodus Bay Lighthouse —

Site of the Original Sodus Bay Lighthouse Established 1825. Removed 1871. Height 40 ft. Diameter: base 22 ft.; top 10½ ft. Walls: base 3½ ft.; top 2 ft. — — Map (db m79627) HM

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145 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — 402 — Sodus Point Lighthouse —

Sodus Point Lighthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m243278) HM

146 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — The Sodus Point Coal Trestle —

The early 1850's saw Sodus Bay as a commercial port, and with the increased demand for coal, local businessmen began construction of the Sodus Point & Southern Railroad line, that would connect it to the coal fields of central Pennsylvania, via the . . . — — Map (db m79660) HM

147 ► New York, Wayne County, Sodus Point — The War of 1812 — Bicentennial Peace Garden — Sodus Point —

The battle of Troupesville (later renamed Sodus Point) was fought at the brow of this hill on the rainy evening of June 19th, 1813. A group of approximately 60 Americans (farmers with no military training and poorly trained militia) fired into a . . . — — Map (db m129942) HM

148 ► New York, Wayne County, Walworth — Freewill Baptist Church —

Site of Freewill Baptist Church 1834 - 1975 Built at a cost of $2000. — — Map (db m172353) HM

149 ► New York, Wayne County, Walworth — Site of Log School House —

Site of Log School House Built In 1804. — — Map (db m197366) HM

150 ► New York, Wayne County, Walworth — The First Academy —

Site of The First Academy in Walworth incorporated 1842. Built of Lake Stone at a cost of $4000. — — Map (db m164487) HM

151 ► New York, Wayne County, Walworth — Walworth —

Walworth known as Douglas Corners 1801 - 1825. Here Stephen Douglas of Conn. built first house. — — Map (db m109974) HM

152 ► New York, Wayne County, Walworth — 856 — Yeomans Wedding —

Sisters Ellen & Anna shared their wedding date here June 10, 1891. Guests included their uncle former president Grover Cleveland. — — Map (db m195105) HM

153 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — 100 Years of Dramatics —

On June 21, 1867, The Pultneyville lyceum staged its first entertainment in this building. Under the supervision of Prof. Lewis H. Clark 22 men and women of this village "Acquitted themselves with great credit." The money raised from the . . . — — Map (db m79595) HM

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154 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — First White Men —

From 1687 French Batteaux men stopped here to trade with Indians. First settler "Yankee Bill" Waters, a hunter lived here 1804. — — Map (db m65346) HM

155 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — From the Nearby Ravine —

From the nearby ravine, the militia and volunteers hastily gathered under General Swift, bravely defended the northern frontier, their kindred and homes, from the attack of the British at Pultneyville, May 15, 1814 — — Map (db m79596) HM WM

156 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Indian Trail —

Indian Trail This road, second in town was indian trail, later Canandaigua-Pultneyville post road, built of plank. Here stood toll gate. — — Map (db m79593) HM

157 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Pultneyville Historic District — 19th Century Residential Architecture — Architecture of the Coast —

An ideal site, valuable natural resources, and lake access allowed early residents to prosper and build magnificent houses in the center of the hamlet. The houses have been well maintained and retain their beauty even as some are approaching 200 . . . — — Map (db m173102) HM

158 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Site of First Log House —

Built 1807 by Major William Rogers. Used for tavern, store, and post office. Settlement was called Rogers Corners — — Map (db m64929) HM

159 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Site of Union Church —

Site of Union Church Erected 1825. Open for use of any denomination, dedicated to tolerance and promotion of good order and religion. — — Map (db m79594) HM

160 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — The Battle of Pultneyville — May 15th, 1814 —

Battle of Nerves The Battle of Pultneyville was a skirmish between British forces under Commander Yeo and American Militia forces. The British periodically raided coastal communities for supplies, but the people of Pultneyville did not . . . — — Map (db m65348) HM

161 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints — Palmyra Area Historic Sites — Several Significant Locations —

Many points of interest are located near Palmyra that take visitors back to a way of life from the past, introduce them to early American industries, present theatrical productions and the beginnings of the Mormon religion. Joseph Smith, Sr. . . . — — Map (db m64928) HM

162 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Underground Railroad Station —

Underground Railroad Station In this house slaves were concealed on their way to Canada by Com. Griffith M. Cooper — — Map (db m79591) HM

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163 ► New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Underground Railroad Terminus —

Site of Underground Railroad Terminus Home of Samuel Cuyler used as terminus of Underground R.R. during slavery period — — Map (db m79598) HM

164 ► New York, Wayne County, Wolcott — In Memory, World Wars 1 - 2 —

In memory World Wars 1 - 2 Peace be yours [11 and 16 names listed] — — Map (db m79661) HM

165 ► New York, Wayne County, Wolcott — Northup Park —

Northup Park This park was the gift of Gardner H. Northrup who came to Wolcott in 1871. The memorial bandstand was given by his widow in 1928. — — Map (db m79662) HM

166 ► New York, Wayne County, Wolcott — Wolcott Falls —

Wolcott Falls Called by Indians "Ganadasgua", Leaping Waters Above the Lake. Site of Melvin's Mills established 1809 — — Map (db m79679) HM

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