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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Williamson, New York

 
Clickable Map of Wayne 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 Wayne County, NY (166) Cayuga County, NY (234) Monroe County, NY (420) Ontario County, NY (160) Seneca County, NY (110)  WayneCounty(166) Wayne County (166)  CayugaCounty(234) Cayuga County (234)  MonroeCounty(420) Monroe County (420)  OntarioCounty(160) Ontario County (160)  SenecaCounty(110) Seneca County (110)
Lyons is the county seat for Wayne County
Williamson is in Wayne County
      Wayne County (166)  
ADJACENT TO WAYNE COUNTY
      Cayuga County (234)  
      Monroe County (420)  
      Ontario County (160)  
      Seneca County (110)  
 
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1 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — 100 Years of Dramatics
On Lake Road (County Route 101) at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Lake Road.
On June 21, 1867, The Pultneyville lyceum staged its first entertainment in this building. Under the supervision of Prof. Lewis H. Clark 22 men and women of this village "Acquitted themselves with great credit." The money raised from the . . . Map (db m79595) HM
2 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — First White Men
On Washington Street at Mill Street, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
From 1687 French Batteaux men stopped here to trade with Indians. First settler "Yankee Bill" Waters, a hunter lived here 1804.Map (db m65346) HM
3 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — From the Nearby Ravine
On Washington Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
From the nearby ravine, the militia and volunteers hastily gathered under General Swift, bravely defended the northern frontier, their kindred and homes, from the attack of the British at Pultneyville, May 15, 1814Map (db m79596) HM WM
4 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Indian Trail
On Lake Avenue (County Route 120) at Jersey Road, on the right when traveling north on Lake Avenue.
Indian Trail This road, second in town was indian trail, later Canandaigua-Pultneyville post road, built of plank. Here stood toll gate. Map (db m79593) HM
5 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Pultneyville Historic District19th Century Residential Architecture — Architecture of the Coast —
On Mill Street at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on Mill Street.
An ideal site, valuable natural resources, and lake access allowed early residents to prosper and build magnificent houses in the center of the hamlet. The houses have been well maintained and retain their beauty even as some are approaching 200 . . . Map (db m173102) HM
6 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Site of First Log House
On Main Street/Ridge Road at Lake Ave/South Ave (Route 21), on the right when traveling east on Main Street/Ridge Road.
Built 1807 by Major William Rogers. Used for tavern, store, and post office. Settlement was called Rogers CornersMap (db m64929) HM
7 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Site of Union Church
On Lake Road (County Route 101) at Hamilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Lake Road.
Site of Union Church Erected 1825. Open for use of any denomination, dedicated to tolerance and promotion of good order and religion. Map (db m79594) HM
8 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — The Battle of PultneyvilleMay 15th, 1814
On Washington Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Battle of Nerves The Battle of Pultneyville was a skirmish between British forces under Commander Yeo and American Militia forces. The British periodically raided coastal communities for supplies, but the people of Pultneyville did not . . . Map (db m65348) HM
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9 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsPalmyra Area Historic Sites — Several Significant Locations —
Near Foreman Park, 0.1 miles north of Lake Road.
Many points of interest are located near Palmyra that take visitors back to a way of life from the past, introduce them to early American industries, present theatrical productions and the beginnings of the Mormon religion. Joseph Smith, Sr. . . . Map (db m64928) HM
10 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Underground Railroad Station
On New York State Route 21, 0.1 miles south of Pearsall Road, on the right when traveling south.
Underground Railroad Station In this house slaves were concealed on their way to Canada by Com. Griffith M. Cooper Map (db m79591) HM
11 New York, Wayne County, Williamson — Underground Railroad Terminus
On Lake Road near Foreman Park, on the right when traveling west.
Site of Underground Railroad Terminus Home of Samuel Cuyler used as terminus of Underground R.R. during slavery periodMap (db m79598) HM
 
 
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Apr. 25, 2024