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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wayne County, New York
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| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | Site of Underground Railroad Terminus
Home of Samuel Cuyler used as terminus of Underground R.R. during slavery period — — Map (db m79598) HM |
| | 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 m64903) HM |
| | 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 |
| | First Log Cabin Site of log cabin built in 1813 by Jacob Snyder, first settler of Red Creek. — — Map (db m79707) HM |
| | 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 |
| | In 1872 the Sodus Point
and Southern Railroad ran
the first trains
through here from
Stanley to Sodus Point, NY — — Map (db m132663) HM |
| | Believed to have been underground railroad safe house ca 1846. Original owners Elizabeth and John Preston were known abolitionists. — — Map (db m129077) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | Walworth known as Douglas Corners 1801 - 1825. Here Stephen Douglas of Conn. built first house. — — Map (db m109974) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Built 1807 by Major William Rogers. Used for tavern, store, and post office. Settlement was called Rogers Corners — — Map (db m64929) HM |
| | Underground Railroad Station In this house slaves were concealed on their way to Canada by Com. Griffith M. Cooper — — Map (db m79591) HM |
| | In memory World Wars 1 - 2 Peace be yours [11 and 16 names listed] — — Map (db m79661) HM |
| | Northrup 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 |
| | 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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