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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Aurora, New York

 
Clickable Map of Cayuga County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Cayuga County, NY (234) Cortland County, NY (103) Jefferson County, NY (160) Onondaga County, NY (243) Oswego County, NY (80) Seneca County, NY (110) Tompkins County, NY (140) Wayne County, NY (166)  CayugaCounty(234) Cayuga County (234)  CortlandCounty(103) Cortland County (103)  JeffersonCounty(160) Jefferson County (160)  OnondagaCounty(243) Onondaga County (243)  OswegoCounty(80) Oswego County (80)  SenecaCounty(110) Seneca County (110)  TompkinsCounty(140) Tompkins County (140)  WayneCounty(166) Wayne County (166)
Auburn is the county seat for Cayuga County
Aurora is in Cayuga County
      Cayuga County (234)  
ADJACENT TO CAYUGA COUNTY
      Cortland County (103)  
      Jefferson County (160)  
      Onondaga County (243)  
      Oswego County (80)  
      Seneca County (110)  
      Tompkins County (140)  
      Wayne County (166)  
 
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1 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — 1st Courthouse
On Court Street at Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Court Street.
In Cayuga County, erected here c. 1795, consisting of crotched posts and poles covered with brush, in use for several yearsMap (db m172368) HM
2 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Birthplace of Theodore Ledyard Cuyler
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles south of Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Theodore Ledyard Cuyler Born Jan. 10, 1822 Died Feb. 26, 1909 Presbyterian clergyman and writerMap (db m145809) HM
3 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Cayuga Lake Academy
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles north of Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Chartered by Regents 1801 First building 1803 Present structure 1835 Well known schoolMap (db m145787) HM
4 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — First Home
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles north of Sherwood Road (County Route 42A), on the right when traveling south.
Built by a white man Capt. Roswell Franklin in Cayuga County 1789. He was an officer in Sullivan-Clinton Campaign.Map (db m145813) HM
5 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Glen Park 1852
On Main Street (Route 90) 0.5 miles Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Home of Henry Wells founder of American Express Co., 1850 Wells Fargo Express Co., 1852 Wells College, 1868Map (db m145765) HM
6 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Home of Jethro Wood
On Poplar Ridge Road (Route 43A), on the left when traveling west.
Inventor of cast iron ploughMap (db m230674) HM
7 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Patrick Tavern
On Main Street (Route 90) at Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Erected 1793 Early court held here Cayuga County Medical Soc. organized here 1806Map (db m145786) HM
8 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Peachtown
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.1 miles north of Cherry Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Site of Chonodote Cayuga village destroyed with orchard of 1500 trees during Sullivan Campaign September, 1779Map (db m145812) HM
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9 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Pioneer House
On Poplar Ridge Road (County Route 43A) at Angling Road, on the left when traveling west on Poplar Ridge Road.
Built about 1799 by Benjamin Howland. Here same year was held first meeting in county of Society of FriendsMap (db m230676) HM
10 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Postal Service
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) at Cherry Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
First regular mail delivery west of Canajoharie est. April 1, 1795 in Aurora. Judge Wood, postmaster.Map (db m145766) HM
11 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Routes of the ArmiesGeneral John Sullivan and General James Clinton — 1779 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.5 miles north of Sherwood Road (County Route 42A), on the right when traveling north.
front face An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the week English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. rear . . . Map (db m145844) HM
12 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Scipio Lodge
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.2 miles north of Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Masonic charter 1797 Building erected 1806 Used by the craft until 1819Map (db m145788) HM
13 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Sequoia(California Redwood)
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.5 miles north of Sherwood Road (County Route 42A), on the right when traveling north.
Planted here in 1828 by Peter SmithMap (db m145843) HM
14 New York, Cayuga County, Aurora — Wells College
On Main Street (New York State Route 90) 0.5 miles south of Dublin Hill Road, on the left when traveling south.
Founded by Henry Wells in 1868 Organizer of American and Wells Fargo Express Cos.Map (db m145757) HM
15 New York, Erie County, Aurora — AuroraWestern New York Southtowns Scenic Byway — Mill Road Scenic Overlook —
On Mill Road (County Route 47) 0.6 miles south of Sweet Road, on the right when traveling south.
Known to locals for generations simply as "The View". This 180-degree vista and iconic part of the Town of Aurora's agricultural heritage gives the community the perfect place to catch a glimpse of a sunset or gaze westward over unbroken meadow . . . Map (db m104155) HM
16 New York, Erie County, Aurora — AuroraWestern New York Southtowns Scenic Byway — West Falls Dam Site and Veterans Memorial —
On Davis Road (New York State Route 240) at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south on Davis Road.
Throughout the history of the area, Cazenovia Creek has played a vital role in the industry and natural beauty of the Town of Aurora and the Southtowns. Connecting the Town. Aurora, as it is today, would not have existed in the same form had . . . Map (db m104158) HM
17 New York, Erie County, Aurora — Dedicated to Those Who Served
On Davis Road (New York State Route 240) at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south on Davis Road.
Dedicated to Those who served in the armed forces of the United States of America. Because of them we live in freedom. God bless them all. Map (db m104160) WM
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18 New York, Erie County, Aurora — Dedicated to Those Who Served
On Center Street at Legion Drive, on the left when traveling north on Center Street.
Dedicated to those who served during the Korean War; June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953. Honor Roll [left column 1] Thomas N. Langendorfer, Donald E. George, William G. Newell, Howard W. Beale, Frank T. Young, Paul J. Kishel Jr., Stanley J. . . . Map (db m131974) WM
19 New York, Erie County, Aurora — 621 — Griffins Mills
On Mill Road (County Route 47) 0.6 miles Davis Road (New York State Route 240), on the left when traveling east.
Grist mill built here ca. 1810 Owned by Griffins family and later by Yaw bros. Saw mill, carding mill, fulling mill & tannery also stood nearby.Map (db m164161) HM
20 New York, Erie County, Aurora — Honor Roll
On Davis Road (New York State Route 240) at Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south on Davis Road.
Honor Roll By duty done is honor won. A tribute to our sons who participated in the Second World War for humanity. In cherished memory of Joseph Pusztay Donald Fox Burtell Suhr Map (db m104159) WM
21 New York, Erie County, Aurora — UH-1 Helicopter
Near Legion Drive at Center Street.
UH-1 Helicopter The Bell UH-1 "Huey" helicopter is commonly referred to as the workhorse of the Vietnam War. It was responsible for lifesaving, medical evacuation, troop and cargo movement, and when properly equipped, as a gunship. This . . . Map (db m131977) WM
22 New York, Erie County, Aurora — 504 — W. Aurora Church
On Mill Road at West Falls Road, on the right when traveling west on Mill Road.
W. Aurora Church est. 1810. Building dedicated in 1832. Abolitionist and former slave Sojourner Truth spoke here Oct. 1, 1868. Map (db m131849) HM
 
 
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Apr. 26, 2024