Historical Markers and War Memorials in Geneva, New York

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Geneva, New York

1 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — B.P.O. Elks No. 1054 —

On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Pulteney Park, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.

Certified House of Architectural Merit — — Map (db m104944) HM

2 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Cayuga-Seneca Canal Entrance —

Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.

At this point in 1828, water from Seneca Lake was first released into the newly constructed Cayuga-Seneca Canal, forming a navigable link to the Erie Canal. The waterway enabled commerce to flow between Seneca and the Hudson River and soon became an . . . — — Map (db m60113) HM

3 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Deceased Veterans Memorial —

In memory of All Deceased Veterans — — Map (db m104909) WM

4 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Fay & Bowen Engine Company —

Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake St.

Known for its boats, the Fay & Bowen Engine Company built quality pleasure craft and marine and industrial engines near this site from 1904 to 1929. Fay & Bowen sold launches and runabouts worldwide that earned them the reputation - "None Better . . . — — Map (db m60111) HM

5 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Geneva Hotel —

On Washington Street at Park Place, on the right when traveling east on Washington Street.

Site of Geneva Hotel Erected 1796 by Capt. Charles Williamson — — Map (db m60096) HM

6 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Korean War and Cold War Memorial —

On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.

. . . — — Map (db m104948) WM

7 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — 364 — Lochland —

Near Lochland Rd (New York State Route 14).

Former home of women's rights supporters Elizabeth Smith Miller & Anne Fitzhugh Miller. Established Geneva Political Equity Club In 1897. — — Map (db m185826) HM

8 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Log House —

On S. Exchange St at Linden St. on S. Exchange St.

Site of Log House erected in 1787 later know as Clark Jennings Tavern — — Map (db m60128) HM

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9 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Medical College —

On South Main Street (New York State Route 14) 0.5 miles south of Hamilton St (U.S. 20), on the right when traveling north.

Site of Geneva Medical College Eliz. Blackwell received here in 1849 the first degree of M.D. ever conferred upon a woman. — — Map (db m60095) HM

10 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Pathmark Geneva — Elizabeth Blackwell —

Near Lake Front Drive/Waterloo-Geneva Rd. (U.S. 20) 0.5 miles north of Lake St.

Elizabeth Blackwell, a pioneer of modern, preventative medicine and the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree, graduated at the top of her class from the Medical Institute of Geneva College in 1849. Three years later, in 1852 . . . — — Map (db m60099) HM

11 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Pathmark Geneva — The Willows —

On Lake Front Drive/Waterloo-Geneva Rd. (U.S. 20) 0.2 miles west of Park Road.

The Willows along Seneca Lake date back to the 1890's. Additional trees were planted by the Winnek Post 396 of the American Legion after World War I to honor the lives lost in that war. The original Route 5 & 20 ran just a few feet from these trees . . . — — Map (db m60102) HM

12 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Pathmark Geneva — The First Railroad —

Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.

The first railroad appeared in Geneva in 1841. By the 1870's, railroads ran in all directions from Geneva. Over the years, the rail system expanded to include industrial and passenger service. Today the rail system is still used to bring raw . . . — — Map (db m60123) HM

13 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Pathmark Geneva — Seneca Lake —

Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.

The deepest of the eleven Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake measures 36 miles long, an average of three miles wide, and 618 feet deep at the deepest point. Because of its depth, the lake has frozen completely only four times since this region was . . . — — Map (db m60124) HM

14 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Pathmark Geneva — Steamboats —

Near Lake Front Drive (U.S. 20) just south of Lake Street.

At least 15 steamboats were built between 1828 and 1906 to run on Seneca Lake. The Lake's first steamboat, the Seneca Chief made its maiden voyage the length of the lake and back on July 3, 1828. Operated by Geneva Merchants, John B. and Robert . . . — — Map (db m60126) HM

15 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Pulteney Land Office —

On Washington Street at Pulteney Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.

Site of Pulteney Land Office. Capt. Charles Williamson opened office here in 1782 to develop “Genesee Tract” — — Map (db m166370) HM

16 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Routes of the armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton, — 1779 —

On New York State Route 14 at Kashong Point Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 14.

An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. — — Map (db m68624) HM WM

17 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Sampson Naval Training Station Veterans —

On Memorial Day Place north of Main Street (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north.

In honor of the men and women who served at the Sampson Naval Training Station, Route 96A, Sampson, New York during its operation from 1942 to 1946 Dedicated this 10th day of September 1988 by the Waterloo VFW Post #6433. Anchor . . . — — Map (db m104734) WM

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18 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Smith's Opera House —

On Seneca Street (New York State Route 14) west of Linden Street, on the right when traveling west.

Geneva Historical Society Building of Architectural Merit Historic Building Preservation Award 1995 Ontario County Historical Society — — Map (db m104720) HM

19 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Soldiers • Sailors Memorial Library —

On Castle Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Castle Street.

To every hero of her every war the American nation is grateful — — Map (db m104935) WM

20 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — The Steamer "Seneca" —

On Castle Street (New York State Route 14) at Bradford Street, on the right when traveling west on Castle Street.

The boat was built in 1883 by Alonzo and Benjamin Springstead. The Seneca was once the fastest ship on the lake. It plied the waters of Seneca Lake until 1908. [Donors not transcribed] The Mural Produced by the Finger Lakes . . . — — Map (db m104719) HM

21 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — Vietnam War Memorial —

On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

. . . — — Map (db m104949) WM

22 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — War Memorial —

On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

Erected to the memory of Geneva Patriots who served our nation in her wars that freedom might remain our most cherished heritage Dedicated May 30 1939 Jean McKay sculptress Thomas Lyon White . . . — — Map (db m104992) HM

23 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — 254 — Washington Street —

On Washington Street at Grove Street, on the left when traveling west on Washington Street.

Cemetery est. 1832. Notable citizens & veterans including Gen. Joseph Swift and Col. Eliakim Sherrill buried here. — — Map (db m166369) HM

24 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — World War I Memorial —

On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

Honoring those who gave their lives World War I 1914 - 1918 [Roll of Honored Dead] ———————————————————— Korea • . . . — — Map (db m104950) WM

25 ► New York, Ontario County, Geneva — World War II Memorial —

On Main Street (New York State Route 14) at Park Place, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.

Honoring those who gave their lives in World War II 1941 - 1945 [Roll of Honored Dead] ———————————————— Dedicated to all who served . . . — — Map (db m104947) WM

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