On Alleghany Road (New York State Route 77) 0.1 miles south of Judge Road (New York State Route 63), on the right when traveling south.
Deeded to: "Trustees of the Burying Ground in School District #8", Town of Alabama, by Rev. Augustus Warren & his 2nd wife Maria, May 19, 1842. To all those buried here - May You Rest in Peace. — — Map (db m86682) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 77) 0.5 miles east of Salt Road.
The landscape stretching before you is a diverse mosaic of marsh and upland. Established in 1992 by Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge and Ducks Unlimited, Olsen Marsh is a living tribute to Odmond "Odie" Olsen. The Man Behind the Marsh. Odmond . . . — — Map (db m200256) HM
On Alleghany Road (New York State Route 77) at McAlpine Road, on the right when traveling north on Alleghany Road.
Schafer Farms Beginning in 1919 three genreations of the Shafer family, led by Emil, John, and Paul, produced potatoes on this property for 92 consecutive years. — — Map (db m103561) HM
On Knowlesville Road (County Route 23) 0.8 miles south of Podunk Road, on the right when traveling south.
This Waterway Old Orchard Creek designated a public highway May 8, 1837 in the towns of Alabama and Shelby by an act of the New York State legislature. — — Map (db m134061) HM
On Judge Road (New York State Route 63) east of Knowlesville Road, on the left when traveling west.
Est. 1826. originally named Gerrysville, was changed to Alabama in 1828. Hamlets are Alabama Center, Basom, South Alabama & Wheatville — — Map (db m39586) HM
Near Lewiston Road (New York State Route 77) 0.5 miles south of Salt Works Road (County Route 43), on the right when traveling west.
Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1958 under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act for "...use as an inviolate sanctuary, or for any other purpose, for migratory birds." The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages . . . — — Map (db m76339) HM
On Buffalo Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Buffalo Street.
In Memory of
Alexander Rea and
Nancy Jones Rea, his wife
Founders of the Town of
Alexander
named after the pioneer who made the first
land purchase in 1802, built the first sawmill,
was a member of the Assembly 1804 1807,
State . . . — — Map (db m158711) HM
On Buffalo Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Alexandrian Library was the first in Genesee County and was founded in 1811 by Alexander Rea, Noah North, Ezra Osborn & Sebe Brainard — — Map (db m39593) HM
On Harvester Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Main Street (New York State Route 33/5), on the left when traveling south.
Batavia Cemetery
Has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 2002
by the United States
Department of Interior — — Map (db m158623) HM
Near Harvester Avenue, 0.2 miles south of East Main Street (New York State Route 5).
Benjamin Ellicott was born in Bucks County, Penna., April 17th, 1765. Died at Williamsville, N.Y. December 10th, 1827. The history of his life is closely connected with that of the western portion of this state. Together with his brother Joseph, . . . — — Map (db m83100) HM
On Upton Road, 0.2 miles south of Lear Road, on the left when traveling south.
Birthplace of Emory Upton 1839 - 1881. West Point graduate. U.S. Army General and Civil War veteran. Influential military author & stategist — — Map (db m126158) HM
A native Batavian who once lived at No. 4 Liberty Street. Charles Franklin Rand is officially recognized by the Congress of the United States as the first person to answer President Lincoln's appeal for volunteers in the Civil War on April 15, 1861. . . . — — Map (db m39635) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Ward Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Cary House Site Location of mansion ca 1817 to 1964, a gift to his wife by Trumbull Cary, merchant, bank founder, NYS Senator, & first Batavia treasurer. — — Map (db m83068) HM
On Richmond Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Commemorating One Hundred Years
of educating blind students in
Batavia at the New York State
School for the Blind - First Opened
in September of 1868 — — Map (db m39634) HM
On Cedar Street, 0.5 miles south of Florence Avenue.
[caption] The site of DeWitt Recreation Area in 1995
The park you see today was used as a sand and gravel quarry prior to 1978. The land was donated to Genesee County by B.R. DeWitt Inc. in 1993 with the intent the site be used for family . . . — — Map (db m151870) HM
On South Lyon Street, 0.2 miles south of West Main Street (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling south.
Early Cemetery in village of Batavia on this site deeded August 10, 1820. Bodies were re-interred to other cemeteries in Batavia — — Map (db m94895) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Ellicott Street (New York State Route 63), on the left when traveling east on East Main Street.
[front] Major General Upton In memory of the soldiers sailors and marines of Genesee County. [right] Battles of World War - Apr.6, 1917-Nov.11, 1918 Cambrai · Somme · Lys · Aisne · Cantigny · Belleau Wood · Chateau-Thierry · Montdidier-Noyon · . . . — — Map (db m83077) WM
On Harvester Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Born - 1760 Died - 1826
Surveyor - Land Developer
Agent of Holland Land Co.
Land Office - Batavia, N.Y.
Family Monument (200' East) — — Map (db m83417) HM
Near Harvester Avenue, 0.2 miles south of East Main Street (New York State Route 5).
Joseph Ellicottwas born in Bucks County, Penna., November 1st, 1760. Died at New York, August 19th, 1826. He was the first resident agent of the Holland Land Company for whom in 1798 he began the survey of the western part of the state then owned . . . — — Map (db m83098) HM
On West Main Street (New York State Route 5) 0.2 miles east of Oak Street (New York State Route 98), on the right when traveling east.
[front plaque]
Monument dedicated in Paolo Busti Park October 27, 1984 by the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation of Genesee County.
Paolo Busti's contribution to the development of WNY has been overlooked. His foresight and business acumen were . . . — — Map (db m75752) HM
On Harvester Avenue, 0.2 miles south of East Main Street (New York State Route 5), on the left when traveling south.
[south] Sacred to the memory of Wm. Morgan, a native of Virginia, a Capt. in the War of 1812, a respectable citizen of Batavia, and a martyr to the freedom of writing, printing and speaking the truth. He was abducted from near this spot in the year . . . — — Map (db m83079) HM WM
Built by Col. William Davis ca. 1839. Later the home of Dean Richmond, president NY Central RR, & wife Mary who built the Richmond Library. — — Map (db m172495) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5/33) near Bank Street, on the right when traveling west.
Formerly Bank of Genesee
First Bank West of Genesee River
Built in 1831
Architect builder Hezekiah Eldredge
National Register of Historic Places
1973 — — Map (db m39632) HM
On West Sweden Road, 0.2 miles Swamp Road (County Route 6), on the right when traveling north.
Formed over 20,000 years ago
as the result of glaciation
Home of rare plants, birds
and animals. A National
Historical National Landmark
Logo Text:
Genesee Forever
*
1802-2002 — — Map (db m158599) HM
On Lake Street (New York State Route 19) at LeRoy Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street.
W.S. & C.E. Housel private bank
closed abruptly March 1929.
Depositors lost nearly all
their funds. C.E. Housel
found guilty of fraud. — — Map (db m142116) HM
On North Lake Avenue (New York State Route 19) at Leroy Street, on the left when traveling north on North Lake Avenue.
National Historic District
Laid out as Wardville 1840s
Railroad forwarding station destroyed by fire 1866 & 1880 incorporated as Bergen 1877
District Registered 1985 — — Map (db m58026) HM
On Buffalo Road (New York State Route 33) at Rochester Street, on the left when traveling north on Buffalo Road.
Named for Deacon Levi Ward whose family settled here in June 1807.
His son, Dr. Levi Ward, was the first supervisor and assemblyman of Murray, a portion of which was named Bergen in 1813. Dr. Ward was responsible for mail delivery, road, canal, . . . — — Map (db m58042) HM
On Bethany Center Road (County Route 15) 0.3 miles north of Broadway Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north.
Bethany Town Hall built 1832. Over the years used as church, academy and Town House.
Dedicated to those of the Town of Bethany who gave their lives in World War II. John R. Despard, MMM 2/C; Leonard E. Fuller, 1st. Lt.; Clifford L. Hale, Pvt.; . . . — — Map (db m75202) HM WM
On Raymond Road (County Route 49) at Memory Lane, on the right when traveling east on Raymond Road.
First county forest in the state. Begun in 1915 by Genesee Co. 159,500 trees were planted here on poor farm lands prior to 1935. — — Map (db m77564) HM
On Memory Lane, 1.2 miles east of Bethany Center Road, on the right when traveling east.
In the early 1900’s, The Bethany Park and Forest was mostly covered with open fields, with a native northern hardwood forest growing along the sides of Black Creek. By 1938 many of the fields on the east side of the park had been planted with pine . . . — — Map (db m151441) HM
On Memory Lane, 0.1 miles south of Raymond Road (County Route 49), on the right when traveling south.
A living memorial in honor of those who served in Vietname. Living, deceased and those unaccounted for.
Army - Air Force - Navy
Marines - Coast Guard — — Map (db m77563) WM
On Memory Lane, 0.5 miles south of Raymond Road (County Route 49), on the right when traveling south.
He instigated the first tree planting in 1915. He continued annual planting for many years. This was the beginning of the Genesee County Park. — — Map (db m77572) HM
On Bethany Center Road (County Route 15) at Raymond Road (County Route 49), on the left when traveling south on Bethany Center Road.
This asylum is a nationally known center of supernatural activity. Spirits believed to still roam grounds crossing between this world and next — — Map (db m140629) HM
On Alleghany Road (New York State Route 77) near East Main Street (New York State Route 33), on the left when traveling south.
Rev. Hugh Wallis organized the First Presbyterian Church of Pembroke July 1, 1817. In 1829 Andrew Harroum gave a quarter acre of land for this church building which was completed in 1831 by a congregation of 78 members. The church bell was cast in . . . — — Map (db m76058) HM
Near Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway (Interstate 90 at milepost 397), 4.3 miles east of Alleghany Road (New York State Route 77), on the right when traveling east.
The Holland Land Company was organized by six banking firms in the Netherlands to purchase the unsettled land of western New York State. Their agent, Theophile Cazenove, in 1792-93 bought more than three million acres, known as the Holland Purchase. . . . — — Map (db m57082) HM
On South Main St (New York State Route 98) south of Chapel Street, on the left when traveling south.
First rural free delivery of
U.S. Mail in New York State
occurred October 15, 1896 in
Elba. Successful test led to
statewide implementation. — — Map (db m169563) HM
On Chapel Street, 0.1 miles east of South Main Street (New York State Route 98).
Methodist Church Erected in 1834 by Rev. Isaac Foster and 25 charter members under the Meth. Prot. faith on land deeded by Asa & Mary Babcock. It was united in 1939. — — Map (db m83122) HM
On West Main St (New York State Route 5) at Clay St (New York State Route 19), on the right when traveling east on West Main St.
Beginning in 1834, the First Presbyterian Church of Leroy was the site of anti-slavery meetings that brought people together to hear abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and Amos A. Phelps. Twice the meetings were met by violent protesters who . . . — — Map (db m154713) HM
On Asbury Road, 0.4 miles south of East Main Road (New York State Route 5), on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated on October 12, 1928, the Donald Woodward
Airport was built by the youngest son of Orator
Woodward, owner of Jell-O. Considered one of
the finest private airports in the United States,
it was designed by aviation pioneer, . . . — — Map (db m151510) HM
On Lake Street (New York State Route 19) 0.2 miles north of Mills Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1897, Pearle Bixby Wait of Leroy, introduced a gelatin dessert that his wife, May, named Jell-O. The first four flavors were strawberry, raspberry, orange and lemon. In 1899, he began production of Jell-O in a factory building located near this . . . — — Map (db m41526) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 5) 0 miles east of Mill Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Here the natural water power potential of Old Buttermilk Falls determined not only the village site, but in 1803, the erection of Stoddard and Platt's Pioneer Grist Mill. In 1822 Herman Le Roy, for whom the town was named, replaced this with a much . . . — — Map (db m142118) HM
On Wolcott Street, 0.1 miles south of E. Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this campus Marietta and Emily Ingham of Saybrook, Connecticut, founded Le Roy Female Seminary, which became, by charter on April 28, 1857, the first university for women in the United States, granting degrees in the humanities, fine arts and . . . — — Map (db m57315) HM
On Wolcott Street at E. Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Wolcott Street.
Founded by Marietta and Emily Ingham in 1837, as the Le Roy Female Seminary; incorporated in 1852 as the Ingham Collegiate Institute; chartered in April 28, 1857 as Ingham University with a literary college, college of fine arts, and the . . . — — Map (db m57316) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Wolcott Street, on the right on Main Street.
In Memory
Of The
Soldiers
Of
Le Roy
Rebellion
William C. Allen ·
John W. Amlong ·
Alexander L. Anderson ·
Benjamin Anderson ·
David D. Anderson ·
Wilber H. Anderson ·
James Avery ·
Samuel Avery ·
Samuel Avery 2nd· . . . — — Map (db m142315) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Le Roy post office
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places in 1989
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m142119) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Wolcott Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
In remembrance of those from LeRoy who served
May we never forget those who died
George Botts · Cecelia Cochran · Errol Crittenden · Leo Fiorito · Thomas Illes · Edward Kaine · Percy Luttrel · Patrick Molyneaux · Edgar Murrel · George Ripton · . . . — — Map (db m142311) WM
On Gulf Rd (County Road 25), on the right when traveling west.
Marion Steam Shovel
has been placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 2008 by the
United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m151435) HM
On Parmelee Road, 0.1 miles south of Lake Street Road.
Genesee County's only known French & Indian War veteran
Pioneer of Stone Church
Died 1811 age 72 buried in Fort Hill Cemetery Le Roy — — Map (db m57317) HM
Near NY Thruway (Interstate 90), on the right when traveling west.
The Seneca Indians, “Keepers of the Western Door” occupied this area since the formation of the Iroquois confederacy about 1550. Most numerous and most warlike of the Six Nations, they for a time dominated the tribes . . . — — Map (db m140045) HM
On Wolcott Street, 0.2 miles south of E. Main St. (New York State Route 5).
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty
40th anniversary — — Map (db m108724)
On North Street, 0.1 miles north of North Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Orator F. Woodward, owner of the Genesee Pure Food Company bought the rights to Jell-O from P.B. Wait in 1899 for $450. Production of “America's most famous dessert” began in 1900 at the Genesee Pure Food Company factory located on this . . . — — Map (db m41527) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5) 0.1 miles west of North Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected prior to 1812 by Egbert Benson,
first land agent of LeRoy.
In 1821 enlarged and occupied by
Jacob LeRoy, second land agent,
son of Herman,
for whom the town was named. — — Map (db m145695) HM
On East Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Clay Street (New York State Route 19), on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.
The Steeple Upon entering the village of LeRoy, one of the first sights to be seen is the steeple of the First Presbyterian Church. This was erected in 1866 following a vote by the congregation in 1854 to replace the original bell tower. . . . — — Map (db m117042) HM
Near East Main Street (New York State Route 5) 0.1 miles west of North Street, on the right when traveling west.
To Honor Those Jell-O Employees
Who Served Their Country
In World War II
★Frank W. Brown ★Raymond J. Dustin
Charles J. Alianell •
Edward T. Atherton •
Anthony J. Fiorito •
Robert M. Balmer •
William L. Barber • . . . — — Map (db m145698) WM
On Keeney Road, 0.1 miles south of Randall Road (County Route 8).
Escaping slaves traveling to Canada on the Covington Route crossed the road here on their way to meet LeRoy's conductor, Daniel McDonald, known as the "Medicine Man." His station was near the Keeney Road Cemetery. — — Map (db m41531) HM
On West Main Street (New York State Route 5) west of Clay Street (New York State Route 19), on the right when traveling east.
On April 2, 1918, Delia Phillips was the first woman in LeRoy to vote in an election after New York State passed women's suffrage in 1917. She cast her ballot in LeRoy’s municipal building. In 1920, the 19th Constitutional
Amendment was ratified . . . — — Map (db m142112) HM
On Drake Street Road (New York State Route 262) just east of North Pearl Street.
Site of Cary Collegiate Seminary,
a private school founded on July 4, 1840 by Colonel Alfred Cary who also opened the first store in 1833. — — Map (db m65928) HM
On Lake Street (New York State Route 19) at Big Tree Road (New York State Route 63) on Lake Street.
Erected by the Town Of Pavilion in honor of its citizens who served in the World War 1914 - 1918. Dedicated 1920
*John D. Arnett
+Mary E. Fagan
Ray E. McWethy • George Patridge • Carl Curry • Leo Aldridge • Robert J. Graham • Joseph . . . — — Map (db m76205) WM
Near Lake Street (New York State Route 19) at Big Tree Road (New York State Route 63).
1985. Dedicated by the Town of Pavilion to honor all of the veterans who sacrificed their lives. World War I John D. Arnett. Korean War John Vagg. Vietnam War George Fry. World War II Daniel Connor • Alvin Hettrick • William Leight • Wendall . . . — — Map (db m76207) WM
On Main Road (New York State Route 5) at Allegheny Road (New York State Route 77), on the right when traveling east on Main Road.
1800 Brick House 1963 ——·•·—— John and James Richardson settled at the crossroads of two Indian trails in the early 1800's, building a log structure to be used for a tavern. The people fleeing from the burning of Buffalo, . . . — — Map (db m77807) HM
On Akron Road (County Route 11) at Gilmore Road, on the right when traveling west on Akron Road.
Son of William and Elizabeth Parker, born in a log cabin overlooking the water-falls, at Indian Falls, N.Y., then part of the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Volunteered into the army, and became General Grant's Military Secretary. He was . . . — — Map (db m76082) HM
On Allegany Road (New York State Route 77) at Phelps Road (County Route 4), on the right when traveling north on Allegany Road.
1949-1970 site of original Hershell Merry-Go-Round designed by Emily Bourgard & home of Sam Herrington's miniature steam train. Genesee County Bicentennial. — — Map (db m75594) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 5) at Boyce Road, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Site of first permanent settlement ? Town of Pembroke ? David Goss, coming from Massachusetts in 1804, took up land on the Holland Purchase. His dwelling, which he converted into a tavern, was the first Public House in the Township. . . . — — Map (db m126162) HM
On Main Road (New York State Route 5) at Allegheny Road (New York State Route 77), on the right when traveling west on Main Road.
175 Years 1812 Town of Pembroke 1987 ———·•·———
PEMBROKE, or O-a-geh (On the Road) as the Indians referred to it, is located in township 12, Ranges 3 & 4 of the Holland Purchase, and was named for Pembroke in . . . — — Map (db m77725) HM
On Main Road (New York State Route 5) at Morganville Road (New York State Route 237), on the right when traveling west on Main Road.
East boundary Holland land purchase 3.3 million acres Transit line ran N.& S. from PA. to Lake Ontario Surveyed between 1798-1800 — — Map (db m77687) HM
