War of 1812 Battles Were Fought Upon the Land of This Farm Arriving in 1807, James McClew was among the first handful of non-Native American settlers to come to this area. Only a few pioneers had settled in what is now the Town of Newfane . . . — — Map (db m78683) HM
(Front):
In memory of
Constable William Carnell Gray
E.O.W. December 21, 1904
(Rear):
In earlier times, local constables provided law enforcement and police services in Newfane and other rural communities. On December . . . — — Map (db m304865) HM
1914 World War 1918 This tablet erected by Newfane Post 873 In memory of those who for their splendid spirit of duty and patriotism were chosen from this township to serve the Allied cause Aiken, Bryan · Allen, Frank · Andrews, Fred D.· . . . — — Map (db m83065) WM
Kiddie Whistle Pig Ferris Wheel This ferris wheel was operated at Page's Whistle Pig in Niagara Falls from 1973 until the Olcott Beach Carousel Park Committee purchased it in 2007. The restoration committee for Olcott Beach Carousel Park . . . — — Map (db m95274) HM
Lakeview Burials began ca. 1815. Early residents, soldiers & veterans of Civil War, World Wars I & II and later wars rest here. — — Map (db m117771) HM
Not Underground, Not a Railroad Freedom seekers used whatever means available to make their journey. Some stowed away on canal boats and lake steamers. Some were transported hidden in wagons. Usually, however, they simply traveled on foot, . . . — — Map (db m78802) HM
Where Families Came to Play Once a prime recreation destination, Olcott Beach drew thousands annually. Trains brought summer vacationers from inland cities. Steamers ferried them between other lake ports. They stayed at grand hotels, played at . . . — — Map (db m73863) HM
Tom Kelly Rustic Theatre Tom Kelly was an integral part of Olcott Beach Carousel Park. He was part of the original Olcott Beach Committee formed in 1999, project manager for the roundhouse restoration, on the board of directors, treasurer for six . . . — — Map (db m95272) HM
