The Genesee River takes its name from “Gen-nis-eo,” translated as “Beautiful Valley” in the language of the Seneca (Onöndawa’ga:’). This river was an important natural resource long before any bridge crossed the gorge. To avoid the hazardous falls, . . . — — Map (db m313545) HM
This picnic area once served as the camp and parade grounds for two Civil War volunteer units. The 14-acre camp, hastily constructed in mid-August 1862, consisted of officer's headquarters, two mess halls, and ten quarters for soldiers. Colonel . . . — — Map (db m75832) HM
First New York Dragoons
130th New York Volunteer Infantry
Organized on this field Aug. 11, 1862
Left this field September 2, 1862
Colonel Alfred Gibbs
Lieutenant Colonel TJ. Thorpe
Major Rufus Scott
Captured
Prisoners . . . — — Map (db m75806) HM WM
This sign is part of the Letchworth State Park CCC Legacy Pathway honoring the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942), a federal works project designed to relieve unemployment and conserve natural resources during the Great Depression.
The . . . — — Map (db m179539) HM
Frame building, about 1819; abandoned for one of two rooms as number of pupils grew. Samuel Hunt, brother of Governor Hunt, taught here. — — Map (db m76096) HM
