List of New York State Historic Markers in Chautauqua County, New York

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	Marker name	Location	City or Town	Marker text
1	First Oil Well	On Co. Rd. About 2 Mis. S. Of Forestville	Arkwright, New York Arkwright, New York Arkwright is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,126. The town is named after Richard Arkwright, the inventor of a spinning device....	First Oil Well In Arkwright Was Erected On This Site About 1840
2	First Cheese Factory	On Co. Rd. At Griswold	Arkwright, New York Arkwright, New York Arkwright is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,126. The town is named after Richard Arkwright, the inventor of a spinning device....	First Cheese Factory In Chautauqua County Erected Here In 1861 By Asahel Burnham
3	First Cheese Factory	On Nys 60 At Kiantone-Carroll Town Line	Carroll, New York Carroll, New York Carroll is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 3,635 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence....	Frew House First House Erected In Fewsburg. Built 1807 By Hugh And Mary R. Frew.
4	Home Of James And Mary W. Frew	On Nys 60 In Frewsburg	Carroll, New York Carroll, New York Carroll is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 3,635 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence....	Home Of James And Mary W. Frew Built 1821.
5	Home Of James And Mary W. Frew	On Nys 60 In Frewsburg	Carroll, New York Carroll, New York Carroll is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 3,635 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence....	Home Of James And Mary W. Frew Built 1821.
6	Home Of James And Mary W. Frew	On Nys 430 In Vlge. Of Mayville	Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, U.S. . The population was 4,666 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Chautauqua Lake. The traditional meaning remains 'bag tied in the middle'...	Donald Mackenzie Born In Scotland 1783 Died In Mayville 1851 At One Time Partner Of John Jacob Astor John Jacob Astor John Jacob Astor , born Johann Jakob Astor, was a German-American business magnate and investor who was the first prominent member of the Astor family and the first multi-millionaire in the United States... In Pacific Fur Company Pacific Fur Company The Pacific Fur Company was founded June 23, 1810, in New York City. Half of the stock of the company was held by the American Fur Company, owned exclusively by John Jacob Astor, and Astor provided all of the capital for the enterprise. The other half of the stock was ascribed to working partners...
7	First Settler On Chautauqua Lake	On Nys 17J In Vlge. Of Mayville	Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, U.S. . The population was 4,666 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Chautauqua Lake. The traditional meaning remains 'bag tied in the middle'...	First Settler On Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The lake is approximately long and wide at its greatest width. The surface area is approximately 13,000 acres . The maximum depth is about 78 feet... Was Dr. Alexander Mcintyre Who Erected Here His Log Cabin And Stockade
8	Land Office	On Nys 17 In Vlge. Of Mayville	Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, U.S. . The population was 4,666 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Chautauqua Lake. The traditional meaning remains 'bag tied in the middle'...	Here In 1810 William Peacock William Peacock .William Peacock was a British water polo player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the British team, which was able to win the gold medal.-External links:*... , Local Agent Of Holland Land Co. Built His Cabin And Office Of Logs. He Served 26 Years
9	Mackenzie Home	On Nys 17, Vlge. Of Mayville	Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, U.S. . The population was 4,666 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Chautauqua Lake. The traditional meaning remains 'bag tied in the middle'...	Here In 1833 Donald Mackenzie, Famous In North West Fur Trade Built His Dwelling
10	Pioneer Home	On Co. Rd. 2 Mis. S. Chautauqua	Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, U.S. . The population was 4,666 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Chautauqua Lake. The traditional meaning remains 'bag tied in the middle'...	Pioneer Home June, 1806 William And June, 1806 William And And Family Settled In A Log House. Sons Notable In County History
11	Site Of Scott Tavern	On Nys 17J, Vlge. Of Mayville	Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua, New York Chautauqua is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, U.S. . The population was 4,666 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Chautauqua Lake. The traditional meaning remains 'bag tied in the middle'...	Site Of Scott Tavern First Board Of Supervisors Met Here. Several Of The Early Courts Were Held Here
12	Site Of Scott Tavern	On Nys 17 At Levant	Ellicott, New York Ellicott, New York Ellicott is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 9,280 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company....	Nathan Brown In 1850'S Built Flat Boats Loaded With Jamestown Yankee Notions, Set Out For South. For Years Boats Took Lading Here.
13	Amos Sottle	On Town Rd. About 1 Mile South Of Irving	Hanover, New York Hanover, New York Hanover is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 7,638 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hanover lies in the northeast corner of Chautauqua County.- History :The first settler arrived in 1796....	1796 Amos Sottle 1000 Ft. N.W. Of This Point Amos Sottle, First Settler In Eastern Chautauqua County Erected His Log Cabin
14	La Grange Irving, New York Irving is a hamlet located in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. It is located near the east town line and the eastern county line in the Town of Hanover. US Route 20 and New York State Route 5 pass through the hamlet, which is also next to Cattaraugus Creek; New York State Route 438 terminates just...	On Us 20 At Irving	Irving, New York Irving, New York Irving is a hamlet located in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. It is located near the east town line and the eastern county line in the Town of Hanover. US Route 20 and New York State Route 5 pass through the hamlet, which is also next to Cattaraugus Creek; New York State Route 438 terminates just...	1796 Irving Was First Called La Grange And Its First Settler Was Amos Sottle Who Built His Cabin 3/4 Miles South Of This Point
15	1st Textile Mill	On East 1 St Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Here In 1816 First Woolen Mill Was Built By Daniel Hazeltine. Here Was Dyed And Finished Cloth Woven On Hand- Looms By Women In Early Homes.
16	First Sash Factory	On Windsor Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Built here 1826, in 1845 doors and blinds were also manufactured. From 1829 these wares were shipped south on flat boats many years.
17	First Train	On Main Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Arrived In Jamestown August 25, 1861 Over The Newly Laid Rails Of The Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Atlantic and Great Western Railroad The Atlantic and Great Western Railroad began as three separate railroads: the Erie and New York City Railroad based in Jamestown, New York; the Meadville Railroad based in Meadville, Pennsylvania ; and the Franklin and Warren Railroad based in Franklin Mills, Ohio... .
18	James Prendergast	On West 2nd Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Here In 1811 James Prendergast Built A Log House, Saw- Mill And Dam, Beginning Of Jamestown Industry Building Burned 1812
19	Station Of Underground R.R.	On 7th Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Here Stood A Station Of Underground R.R In Which Catherine Harris Did Heroic Service For Fugitive Slaves
20	Reuben E. Fenton	On South Main Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Home Of Reuben E. Fenton The Soldiers' Friend Governor 1865-1869 U.S. Senator 1869-1875
21	Log Cabin Log cabin A log cabin is a house built from logs. It is a fairly simple type of log house. A distinction should be drawn between the traditional meanings of "log cabin" and "log house." Historically most "Log cabins" were a simple one- or 1½-story structures, somewhat impermanent, and less finished or less...	On Fairmont Avenue	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Log Cabin 1810 Here John Blowers Built First Home In Jamestown And Mary Blowers, First White Child Was Born That Winter
22	Site Of Quaker School	On Foote Avenue	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	So Named Because Mary E. Osborne, A Quakeress Conducted It. 1833-1843
23	Site Of Jamestown Female Seminary	On North Main Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Site Of Jamestown Female Seminary 1849-1859, Clairissa D. Wheeler Founder And Head
24	Site of the Foote Home	On East 2nd Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	Built In 1823 By Elial Todd Foote, Physician, Legislator, Jurist, Historian, Who Settled In Jamestown In 1815.
25	Site of Methodist Church	On 2nd Street	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	First Edifice Of The Methodist Episcopal Church In Jamestown Was Erected In 1830. A Plain House 40 by 50 Feet.
26	Site of Pail Factory	On Windsor St.	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	First Factory For Making Wooden Pails And Tubs Built In 1829, Large Industry For Years. First Flat Boat Stocks Built Here 1835.
27	White Franch And Indians	On Fairmont Avenue	Jamestown, New York Jamestown, New York Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...	White Franch And Indians Passed Down The Chadakoin To The Allegany In 1749 Claiming The Territory, For France
27	First Settler	On Us 20 About 2 Mis. Ne Penna.-N.Y. State Line	Ripley, New York Ripley, New York Ripley is a town on Lake Erie in the westernmost part of Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The population was 2,636 at the 2000 census. The town was named after General Eleazer Wheelock Ripley. There are no incorporated villages in the town, but there is one CDP: Ripley.- History :Ripley was...	Site Of 1804, First Settler In Chautauqua County
28	William Crossgrove	On Us 20 About 12 Mi. Ne Of Penna.-N.Y. State Line	Ripley, New York Ripley, New York Ripley is a town on Lake Erie in the westernmost part of Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The population was 2,636 at the 2000 census. The town was named after General Eleazer Wheelock Ripley. There are no incorporated villages in the town, but there is one CDP: Ripley.- History :Ripley was...	Site Of Farm Of William Crossgrove, 1807 One Of Original Inhabitants Of Chautauqua County

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