On Riches Corners Road (County Route 22) 0.3 miles south of Telegraph Road (New York State Route 31), on the right when traveling south.
AKA Rich's Corners Cemetery. Burials as early as 1825, including young children, war veterans, and early immigrants from England. — — Map (db m305135) HM
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 North Main Street (New York State Route 98) north of East Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Charles W. Howard first portrayed Santa as a boy in a classroom play. As an adult he played Santa in a store front window in downtown Albion and then, Rochester and Buffalo. This experience encouraged him to perfect the role of Santa Claus. . . . — — Map (db m277528) HM
Near Telegraph Road (New York State Route 31) 0.3 miles east of Butts Road, on the right when traveling east.
Before he became Santa, Charles Howard was a farmer on the west side of Albion. He was an active member of the community and a pillar of the United Methodist Church. He loved to participate in the Orleans County Fair, and helped the community set . . . — — Map (db m306493) 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 (New York State Route 98) just north of West Park Street, on the left when traveling north.
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 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 Telegraph Road (New York State Route 31) 0.7 miles east of Gaines Basin Road, on the right when traveling east.
This flag pole has been donated in memory of Bruce Martin
☆ ☆ ☆
In memory of First Lt. Bruce Martin and in recognition of those who served in our Armed Forces — — Map (db m277110) WM
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 Chamberlain Street at Temperance Street, on the right when traveling east on Chamberlain Street.
Albion resident ca. 1870. Early African American student at U. of Rochester 1881-1885. Later NYS Assembly Clerk and Douglass League President. — — Map (db m276683) 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 ( 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 East State Street east of South Main Street ( Route 98), on the right when traveling east.
Of the soldiers and marines from the townships of Albion, Barre, Carlton and Gaines who responded to humanity's call and yielded up their lives for liberty and democracy in the World War ending November 11th 1918.
John D. Arnett •
Albert . . . — — Map (db m277122) WM
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 Park Street, 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 East State Street east of South Platt Street, on the right when traveling east.
William Barlow Arch/Builder
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1879 — — Map (db m278049) 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 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 East State Street at South Main Street ( Route 98), on the right when traveling east on East State Street.
This Liberty Tree was planted October 25, 1975, by the Orleans County Board of Supervisors in commemoration of the United States Bi - Centennial celebration.
1776 - 1976 — — Map (db m276831) 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 Phipps Road at Telegraph Road ( 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 Park Street at South Platt Street, on the right when traveling east on East Park Street.
Formerly a school house from 1882-1934, Central Hall once served as the home to the American Legion Sheret Post #35 until its sale to Orleans County in 1980.
The Sheret Post was named in honor of Sgt. James Sheret for his "extraordinary . . . — — Map (db m277450) HM
On Oak Orchard Road (New York State Route 98) 0.1 miles north of Gaines Road ( 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 South Main Street (New York State Route 98) south of East State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to our courageous brothers and sisters of this community who served our country in times of peace and war.
We thank them for their service.
And especially to those who gave their lives in that service, may God grant them eternal . . . — — Map (db m276821) WM
