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

This is an incomplete list of New York State Historic Markers in Franklin County, New York

Franklin County, New York

Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,599. It is named in honor of American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin...

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1	BANGOR'S FIRST SETTLER	On Us 11 At North Bangor	Bangor, Town Of, New York Bangor, New York Bangor is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,147 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Bangor in Wales.The Town of Bangor is an interior town of the county, located west of the Village of Malone....	Joseph Plumb, Revolutionary Soldier, Came From Brattleboro, Vt. To This Farm, With Oxen Yoked On A Sled
2	OLD MILITARY	On Nys 11B At Bangor	Bangor, Town Of, New York Bangor, New York Bangor is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,147 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Bangor in Wales.The Town of Bangor is an interior town of the county, located west of the Village of Malone....	Turnpike Plattsburgh To Hopkinton Via. Ellenburg, Chateaugay Malone. Begun By Military Labor 1817. Completed In 1826.
3	ON THIS SITE	On Nys 374 About 1 Mi. S. Of Brainardsville	Bellmont, Town Of, New York Bellmont, New York ----Bellmont is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The town is on the east border of the county and is southeast of the village of Malone. The population was 1,423 at the 2000 census...	Was Built In 1874 The World's Largest Catalan Forge Abandoned In 1893
4	"LOST DAUPHIN" COTTAGE	On Nys 37 At Hogansburh	Bombay, Town Of, New York Bombay, New York Bombay is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2000 census. The town was named after a city in India, now known as Mumbai, by an early landowner whose wife was from Bombay....	In This Dwelling Lived Eleazer Williams Who Claimed To Be Son Of Louis Xvi Of France
5	GRAVE OF	On Town Rd. At Hogansburg	Bombay, Town Of, New York Bombay, New York Bombay is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2000 census. The town was named after a city in India, now known as Mumbai, by an early landowner whose wife was from Bombay....	Eleazer Williams Episcopal Clergyman Missionary To Indians Reputed The "Lost Dauphin", Son Of Louis Xvi
6	HOME OF	On Nys 37 At Hogansburh	Bombay, Town Of, New York Bombay, New York Bombay is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2000 census. The town was named after a city in India, now known as Mumbai, by an early landowner whose wife was from Bombay....	William Hogan Founder Of Hogansburg Member Of United States Congress, 1831–33
7	ON THIS SITE	On Town Rd. At Hogansburg	Bombay, Town Of, New York Bombay, New York Bombay is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2000 census. The town was named after a city in India, now known as Mumbai, by an early landowner whose wife was from Bombay....	Was Erected Franklin County's First Catholic Church, 1834
8	NORTHWEST	On Nys 192 At Gabriels	Brighton, Town Of, New York Brighton, Franklin County, New York Brighton is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,682 at the 2000 census. It was named after Brighton, England by early surveyors in the region....	Bay Road Begun Prior To 1810. From Westport Via. Elizabethtown, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Santa Clara, Hopkinton
9	SITE OF	At Thayers Cnrs. On Us 11 3 Mis. W. Of Chateaugay	Burke, Town Of, New York Burke (town), New York Burke is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,359 at the 2000 census.The Town of Burke is a town in the northeastern part of the county. The town is east of the Village of Malone, the county seat...	First Store In Burke Erected And Operated By Daniel Mitchell At Thayers Corners Destroyed By Tornado, 1856
10	FORT HICKORY	On Town Rd. About 1 Mi. S. Of Earlville	Chateaugay, Town Of, New York	Site Of Blockhouse Occupied During War Of 1812 By Samuel Hollenbeck, Who Once Defended It Single Handed Against Attack
11	OLD MILITARY	On Nys 11B At E. Dickinson	Dickinson, Town Of, New York Dickinson, New York Dickinson is the name of some places in the U.S. state of New York:Dickinson, Broome County, New YorkDickinson, Franklin County, New York...	Turnpike Plattsburgh To Hopkinton Via. Ellenburg, Chateaugay Malone. Begun By Military Labor 1817. Completed In 1826.
12	NORTHWEST	On Nys 72 About 3 Mis. N. Of Mccolloms	Duane, Town Of, New York Duane, New York Duane is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census. The town is named after James Duane, a developer and grandson of New York City Mayor James Duane....	Bay Road Begun Prior To 1810. From Westport Via. Elizabethtown, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Santa Clara, Hopkinton
13	FIRST BAPIST	On Salmon St. At Fort Covington	Fort Covington, Town Of, New York Fort Covington, New York Fort Covington is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,645 at the 2000 census. The name derives from a War of 1812 fortification.The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border.- History :...	Church Organized 1821. Third Church Built In Franklin Co. Now Used As Masonic Temple
14	ON THIS SITE	On Covington La. At Fort Covington	Fort Covington, Town Of, New York Fort Covington, New York Fort Covington is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,645 at the 2000 census. The name derives from a War of 1812 fortification.The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border.- History :...	Was Built In 1812 A Blockhouse. Used To Shelter Sick And Wounded After The Retreat From Chrysler's Field In 1813
15	PRESBYTERIAN	On Covington St. At Fort Convngtn.	Fort Covington, Town Of, New York Fort Covington, New York Fort Covington is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,645 at the 2000 census. The name derives from a War of 1812 fortification.The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border.- History :...	Church Organized About 1821. Original Building Erected 1828. Rebuilt And Enlarged 1866.
16	SITE OF	On Main St. At Fort Covington	Fort Covington, Town Of, New York Fort Covington, New York Fort Covington is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,645 at the 2000 census. The name derives from a War of 1812 fortification.The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border.- History :...	Fort Covington Winter Quarters Of Gen. Wilkinson's Army After Defeat At Chrysler's Field War Of 1812
17	THIS BUILDING	On Main St. At Fort Covington	Fort Covington, Town Of, New York Fort Covington, New York Fort Covington is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 1,645 at the 2000 census. The name derives from a War of 1812 fortification.The Town of Fort Covington is on the county's northern border.- History :...	Was Headquarters Of General Jacob Brown American Army Officer During Winter Of 1813-14 In War Of 1812
18	NORTHWEST	On Nys 86 At North End Of Vlge. Of Saranac Lake	Harrietstown, Town Of, New York Harrietstown, New York Harrietstown is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 5,575 at the 2000 census, much of it concentrated in the village of Saranac Lake....	Bay Road Begun Prior To 1810. From Westport Via. Elizabethtown, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Santa Clara, Hopkinton
19	ARSENAL GREEN	On East Main St. At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	Deeded To State 1812 For Public Parade Ground. Used On Training Days. Stone Arsenal Built 1812, Remained Until About 1855
20	CONGREGATIONAL	On East Main St. At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	Church Organized 1807. First Church Building In County 1826; Second 1856; Presnet 1883. First Pastor, Ashbel Parmelee
21	FRANKLIN ACADEMY	On Webster St. At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	First School Taught 1806; Called Harison Academy 1811. Chartered 1831 As Franklin Academy. 73 Men Mortgaged Their Farms To Supply Funds.
22	HARISON HOUSE	On Webster St. At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	Home of Richard Harison Richard Harison Richard Harison was an American lawyer and Federalist politician from New York.-Life:... 1747–1829. Member of NY Convention to ratify the US Constitution 1788, US Attorney, NYC Recorder. General Wilkinson's Headquarters in War of 1812 War of 1812 The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant... .
23	HOME OF	On Elm St. At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	William Almon Wheeler 1819-87; Attorney, Banker, Assemblyman, State Senator, Congressman, Vice President Of United States 1877-81.
24	OLD MILITARY	On Nys 11B At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	Turnpike Plattsburgh To Hopkinton Via. Ellenburg, Chateaugay Malone. Begun By Military Labor 1817. Completed In 1826.
25	SITE OF	On West Main St. At Malone	Malone, Town Of, New York Malone (village), New York -Notable natives:Notable natives include:*William Almon Wheeler served as Vice President of the United States under Rutherford Hayes. Is buried at Morningside Cemetery in Malone....	Foote Tavern 1807-13; U.s. Hospital 1813-14 Original House Moved To Franklin Street 1892 And Site Used For Armory
26	FIRST SCHOOL	On Us 11 At Moira	Moira, Town Of, New York Moira, New York Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,857 at the 2000 census. Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County and is west of the Village of Malone.- History :...	Building In Town Of Moira Stood On This Site Built Of Logs About 1807
27	SITE OF FIRST	On Us 11 At Western Edge Of Brushton	Moira, Town Of, New York Moira, New York Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,857 at the 2000 census. Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County and is west of the Village of Malone.- History :...	Starch Factory In Town Of Moira. Built 1851 By Col. C.a. Stone And Capt. Wm. A. Tupper
28	SITE OF HOME	On Nys 95 About 2½ Mis. N. Of Moira	Moira, Town Of, New York Moira, New York Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,857 at the 2000 census. Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County and is west of the Village of Malone.- History :...	Luther Bradish Lt. Gov. New York 1838-40 Speaker Of Assembly In 1838 Special United States Envoy To Constantinople, 1820
29	UNION CHURCH	On County Rd. At Moira	Moira, Town Of, New York Moira, New York Moira is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 2,857 at the 2000 census. Moira is located on the western border of Franklin County and is west of the Village of Malone.- History :...	Erected Here About 1833 By Christian And M.e. Denominations First Church In County Present Church Built 1867
30	JENNINGS ROAD	On Nys 72 About 6 Mis. Se Of Santa Clara	Santa Clara, Town Of, New York Santa Clara, New York Santa Clara is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 395 at the 2000 census. The name was derived from the wife of an early town businessman, John Hurd....	Used By U.s. Troops War Of 1812 Marching West From Lake Champlain To Lake Ontario
31	NORTHWEST	On Nys 72 At Santa Clara	Santa Clara, Town Of, New York Santa Clara, New York Santa Clara is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 395 at the 2000 census. The name was derived from the wife of an early town businessman, John Hurd....	Bay Road Begun Prior To 1810. From Westport Via. Elizabethtown, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Santa Clara, Hopkinton
32	OLDEST BUILDING	On Nys 72 At Santa Clara	Santa Clara, Town Of, New York Santa Clara, New York Santa Clara is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. The population was 395 at the 2000 census. The name was derived from the wife of an early town businessman, John Hurd....	Town Of Santa Clara Former Railroad Station Built By John Hurd Who Built Railroad In 1889
33	TURNPIKE	On County Rd. About 1 Mi. N. Of St. Regis Falls	Waverly, Town Of, New York Waverly, New York Waverly is the name of some places in the U.S. state of New York:Waverly, Tioga County, New York, a village in New York's Southern TierWaverly, Franklin County, New York, a town in Northern New York...	Port Kent To Hopkinton Built 1829-32, Via. Ausable Forks, Black Brook, Franklin Falls, Loon Lake St. Regis Falls, Hopkinton
34	MAN HOMESTEAD	On Co. Rd. 2 Mis. W. Of Constable	Westville, Town Of, New York Westville, New York Westville is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,823.The Town of Westville is on the north border of the county and is north of the Village of Malone.- History :...	Occupied By Dr. Albon And Alric Man, Brothers From Vermont 1802. House Built Prior To 1810. Both Officers In War Of 1812
35	SITE OF	On Nys 37 At Westville	Westville, Town Of, New York Westville, New York Westville is a town in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,823.The Town of Westville is on the north border of the county and is north of the Village of Malone.- History :...	First Church In Westville Westville Free Church Erected In 1837

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