Gas Port, formerly called James' Port, was the name suggested by George W. Clinton when he and a group of scientists came to this place on the canal where "considerable quantities of gas bubbled through the water." On his return journey May 26, 1826 . . . — — Map (db m81811) HM
Belva A. Lockwood - alumna educator - first woman to practice law before U.S. Supreme Court - Presidential candidate 1884 and 1888 — — Map (db m81820) HM
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First Woman to argue before the U S Supreme Court, 1879. Presidential candidate, 1884 and 1888, for the National Equal Rights party. George E. Pataki, Governor
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Near this spot stood the log cabin . . . — — Map (db m75904) HM
An old Indian trail used by travelers to Fort Niagara, widened for wagon use about 1800, later a stage route from Batavia to Niagara. — — Map (db m72105) HM
Pastor, Rev. Oliver Castle erected 1818; burned and rebuilt 1845; removed 1885 and lot added to cemetery. State Education Department 1938. — — Map (db m73038) HM
[west side] The Erie Canal served as a natural classroom for engineers and scholars. During planning and construction, engineers learned to overcome a variety of natural obstacles. After the canal opened, scholars and students learned from the . . . — — Map (db m81822) HM
