List of New York State Historic Markers in Livingston County, New York
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This is an incomplete list of New York State Historic Markers in Livingston County, New York
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Livingston County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 64,328 people, 22,150 households, and 15,349 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 people per square mile . There were 24,023 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile...
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Listings county-wide
| Date designated | Location | City or Town | Coords | Marker text | |||
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| 1 | BIG SPRINGS | On Nys 5 At Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia (town), New York Caledonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2000 census .The Town of Caledonia contains the Village of Caledonia. The town is in the northwest part of the county and is southwest of Rochester, NY.- Community amenities :Caledonia's high school... |
Ancient Indian Camp Site On Niagara Trail Earliest White Toureist 1615 Scottish Settlers 1799 Terminus Pioneer R.r. 1838 | |||
| 2 | CALEDONIA | On Nys 5 At West End Of Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia (town), New York Caledonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2000 census .The Town of Caledonia contains the Village of Caledonia. The town is in the northwest part of the county and is southwest of Rochester, NY.- Community amenities :Caledonia's high school... |
Organized 1803 As Town Of Southampton; Name Changed To Caledonia 1806; Scottish Emigrants Settled 1799 Village Incorporated 1891 | |||
| 3 | CALEDONIA | On Nys 5 At West End Of Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia (town), New York Caledonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2000 census .The Town of Caledonia contains the Village of Caledonia. The town is in the northwest part of the county and is southwest of Rochester, NY.- Community amenities :Caledonia's high school... |
Organized 1803 As Town Of Southampton; Name Changed To Caledonia 1806; Scottish Emigrants Settled 1799 Village Incorporated 1891 | |||
| 4 | CALEDONIA | On Nys 36 At North End Of Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia (town), New York Caledonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2000 census .The Town of Caledonia contains the Village of Caledonia. The town is in the northwest part of the county and is southwest of Rochester, NY.- Community amenities :Caledonia's high school... |
Organized 1803 As Town Of Southampton; Name Changed To Caledonia 1806; Scottish Emigrants Settled 1799 Village Incorporated 1891 | |||
| 5 | ERECTED 1826 | On Nys 5 At Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia (town), New York Caledonia is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2000 census .The Town of Caledonia contains the Village of Caledonia. The town is in the northwest part of the county and is southwest of Rochester, NY.- Community amenities :Caledonia's high school... |
By Jajor Gad Blakslee Early Post Office First Bank Apothecary Shop Now Caledonia Library | |||
| 6 | ERECTED 1827 | On Nys 5 At Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia, New York Caledonia, New York may refer to:*Caledonia , New York, located in Livingston County*Caledonia , New York, located within the Town of Caledonia... |
By James R. Clark Early Tavern, Postoffice, Early Bank, Library Certified By Historic American Building Survey | |||
| 7 | JOHN HUGH | On Nys 5 About 4 Miles Southeast Of Caledonia | Caledonia, Town Of, New York Caledonia, New York Caledonia, New York may refer to:*Caledonia , New York, located in Livingston County*Caledonia , New York, located within the Town of Caledonia... |
Mac Naughton 1826–1891 Lived Here 20 Years Famous Poet And Song Writer | |||
| 8 | MILITARY ROUTE | On Us 15 At Foots Corners | Conesus, Town Of, New York Conesus, New York Conesus is a town in Livingston County, New York , United States. The population was 2,353 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a native word meaning "Berry place."... |
Of The Sullivan-clinton Army On Its Campaign Against The British And Indians Of Western New York In 1779 | |||
| 9 | MILITARY ROUTE | On Nys 256 About 1 Mile South Of Maple Beach | Conesus, Town Of, New York Conesus, New York Conesus is a town in Livingston County, New York , United States. The population was 2,353 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a native word meaning "Berry place."... |
Of The Sullivan-clinton Army On Its Campaign Against The British And Indians Of Western New York In 1779 | |||
| 10 | UNION CEMETERY | On Nys 256 About 1 Mile North Of Scottsburg | Conesus, Town Of, New York Conesus, New York Conesus is a town in Livingston County, New York , United States. The population was 2,353 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a native word meaning "Berry place."... |
Here Is Buried Captain Daniel Shays 1747–1825 Served In The Revolution Leader Of Shays' Rebellion | |||
| 11 | ABOUT 1/4 MILE WEST | On Nys 63 At Geneseo | Geneseo, Town Of, New York Geneseo, New York Geneseo is the name of a town and its village in Livingston County in the Finger Lakes region of New York, USA, outside of Rochester, New York. The town's population is approximately 9,600, of which about 7,600 live in the village... |
Treaty Of Big Tree Site Of Memorable Treaty Releasing Seneca Title To 3,600,000 Acres Of Land September 15, 1797 | |||
| 12 | 1 MILE | On Nys 256 At Maple Beach | Groveland, Town Of, New York Groveland, New York Groveland is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,853 at the 2000 census.The Town of Groveland is centrally located in the county, south of Geneseo.- History :... |
Groveland Hill Tory-Indian Ambush Sullivan Expedition 1779 Fifteen Scouts Killed Boyd And Parker Captured | |||
| 13 | MILITARY ROUTE | On Nys 63 About 1¼ Miles South Of Hampton Corners | Groveland, Town Of, New York Groveland, New York Groveland is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,853 at the 2000 census.The Town of Groveland is centrally located in the county, south of Geneseo.- History :... |
Of The Sullivan-clinton Army On Its Campaign Against The British And Indians Of Western New York In 1779 | |||
| 14 | SITE OF | On Nys 63 About 3 Miles South Of Geneseo | Groveland, Town Of, New York Groveland, New York Groveland is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,853 at the 2000 census.The Town of Groveland is centrally located in the county, south of Geneseo.- History :... |
Williamsburg First Settlement In County Established 1792 By Charles Williamson | |||
| 15 | ARROW | On Town Rd. About 1 Mile West Of Maple Beach | Groveland, Town Of, New York Groveland, New York Groveland is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,853 at the 2000 census.The Town of Groveland is centrally located in the county, south of Geneseo.- History :... |
Groveland Hill Tory-Indian Ambush Sullivan Expedition 1779 Fifteen Scouts Killed Boyd And Parker Captured | |||
| 16 | 2 MILES [ARROW] | At Intersection Us 20A & Bys 36 At Leicester | Leicester, Town Of, New York Leicester, New York Leicester, New York may refer to either:*Leicester , New York, in Livingston County*Leicester , New York, within the Town of Leicester... |
Boyd-parker Tourture Tree And Burial Mound. Western Limit Sullivan's Expedition 1779. Seneca Village Little Beard's Town | |||
| 17 | BOYD-PARKER | On Us 20 A & Nys 39 About 1/2 Mi. East Of Cuylerville | Leicester, Town Of, New York Leicester, New York Leicester, New York may refer to either:*Leicester , New York, in Livingston County*Leicester , New York, within the Town of Leicester... |
Torture Tree And Burial Mound. Western Limit Sullivan's Expedition 1779. Seneca Village Little Beard Town | |||
| 18 | SITE OF | On Town Rd. About 1½ Mis. N. Of Cuylerville | Leicester, Town Of, New York Leicester, New York Leicester, New York may refer to either:*Leicester , New York, in Livingston County*Leicester , New York, within the Town of Leicester... |
A-on-do-wa-nuh (Big Tree) Seneca Indian Village | |||
| 19 | SITE OF | On Squawkie Hill Rd. About 2 Mis. S. Of Leicester | Leicester, Town Of, New York Leicester, New York Leicester, New York may refer to either:*Leicester , New York, in Livingston County*Leicester , New York, within the Town of Leicester... |
De-yu-it-ga-oh (Valley Begins To Widen) Seneca Indian Village The Spring Used By Mary Jemison Is Nearby | |||
| 20 | THIS | On Squawkie Hill Rd. About 1½ Mis. S. Of Leicester | Leicester, Town Of, New York Leicester, New York Leicester, New York may refer to either:*Leicester , New York, in Livingston County*Leicester , New York, within the Town of Leicester... |
Log House Erected And Occupied By Thomas Jemison (Buffalo Tom) Grandson Of Mary Jemison | |||
| 21 | GANDICHIRAGOU | At Intersection Of Us 20 & Nys 5 With Nys 15A At Lima | Lima, Town Of, New York Lima (town), New York Lima is a town in Livingston County, New York, U.S. The population was 4,541 at the 2000 census.The town of Lima is in the northeast part of the county, south of Rochester... |
"At The Forks Of The Trail" Name Recorded 1634. Destroyed By De Nonville's French Army 1687. Site Also Of Father Garnier's Chapel Of St. Jean | |||
| 22 | GENESEE WESLEYAN SEMINARY | At Intersection Of College Ave. & Genesee St. At Lima | Lima, Town Of, New York Lima (town), New York Lima is a town in Livingston County, New York, U.S. The population was 4,541 at the 2000 census.The town of Lima is in the northeast part of the county, south of Rochester... |
Founded 1832 Genesee College Established 1849 And On April 14, 1869 Was Allowed To Remove To Form Syracuse University | |||
| 23 | SITE OF | On Us 20 & Nys 5 At Lima | Lima, Town Of, New York Lima (town), New York Lima is a town in Livingston County, New York, U.S. The population was 4,541 at the 2000 census.The town of Lima is in the northeast part of the county, south of Rochester... |
Ska-hase-ga-o (Was-a-long-creek) A Populous Modern Seneca Indian Village | |||
| 24 | WARNER HOUSE | On Us 20 & Nys 5 At Lima | Lima, Town Of, New York Lima (town), New York Lima is a town in Livingston County, New York, U.S. The population was 4,541 at the 2000 census.The town of Lima is in the northeast part of the county, south of Rochester... |
Built By Ashahel Warner, 1810 Who Was Pioneer In 1795 Used By Trinity Mark Masonic Lodge No. 59, 1810 Union Lodge No. 45, 1816 | |||
| 25 | 1/3 MILE EAST | On Co. Rd. About 3/4 Mi. So. Livonia Center | Livonia, Town Of, New York Livonia, New York Livonia, New York refers to two locations in Livingston County, New York:*Livonia , New York*Livonia , New York, within the Town of Livonia... |
Site Of Home Solomon Woodruff First Settler Of Livonia, 1789 | |||
| 26 | JACKSONVILLE | On Tn. Rd. About 1 Mi. N.e. Hemlock Near Livingston-Ontario Co.line | Livonia, Town Of, New York Livonia, New York Livonia, New York refers to two locations in Livingston County, New York:*Livonia , New York*Livonia , New York, within the Town of Livonia... |
Founded 1830 By Andrew Holden Comprised 130 Houses, 10 Mills, Brickyard, 2 Distilleries | |||
| 27 | MILITARY ROUTE | On Nys 15A About 1 Mi. South Of Hemlock | Livonia, Town Of, New York Livonia, New York Livonia, New York refers to two locations in Livingston County, New York:*Livonia , New York*Livonia , New York, within the Town of Livonia... |
Of Sullivan-clinton Army On Its Campaign Against The British And Indians Of Western New York In 1779 | |||
| 28 | BIRTHPLACE OF | On Nys 36 At Mount Morris | Mount Morris, Town Of, New York Mount Morris, New York Mount Morris, New York refers to:*Mount Morris , New York*Mount Morris , New York*Marcus Garvey Park, also called Mount Morris Park, in Harlem, New York*Mount Morris Park Historic District, the area surrounding Marcus Garvey Park... |
Francis Bellamy 1855–1931 Author Of "The Plege Of Allegiance To The Flag" | |||
| 29 | FRANCIS BELLAMY | On Nys 36 At Mount Morris | Mount Morris, Town Of, New York Mount Morris, New York Mount Morris, New York refers to:*Mount Morris , New York*Mount Morris , New York*Marcus Garvey Park, also called Mount Morris Park, in Harlem, New York*Mount Morris Park Historic District, the area surrounding Marcus Garvey Park... |
Memorial Park Named In Honor Of Francis Bellamy, 1855–1931, Author Of "The Plege Of Allegiance To The Flag" | |||
| 30 | IN THIS CHURCH WAS | At Intersection Of Exchange & Church Sts. In Dansville | North Dansville, Town Of, New York North Dansville, New York North Dansville is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 5,738 at the 2000 census.The Town of North Dansville is in the southeast part of the county.- History :The first settlers arrived around 1795.... |
Organized First Local Red Cross Society In The United States By Clara Barton August 22, 1881 | |||
| 31 | SITE OF | On Nys 36 At Dansville | North Dansville, Town Of, New York North Dansville, New York North Dansville is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 5,738 at the 2000 census.The Town of North Dansville is in the southeast part of the county.- History :The first settlers arrived around 1795.... |
First House In Dansville, Built In 1795 By Cornelius Mc Coy Who Came To America From Ireland In 1788 | |||
| 32 | SITE OF THE | On Main St. In Dansville | North Dansville, Town Of, New York North Dansville, New York North Dansville is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 5,738 at the 2000 census.The Town of North Dansville is in the southeast part of the county.- History :The first settlers arrived around 1795.... |
First Church In Dansville German Evangelical Lutheran Church 1826–1918 | |||
| 33 | BISBEETOWN | On Town Rd. About 1/4 Mile East Of Westview | Ossian, Town Of, New York Ossian, New York Ossian is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. Ossian is a figure in Celtic mythology.... |
Settled 1819 By Luther Bisbee Born 1762-Died 1856 Soldier Of The American Revolution From Massachusetts Site Of First House 1 Mile South | |||
| 34 | HOME - 1850 | On Town Rd. About 1/4 Mile East Of Westview | Ossian, Town Of, New York Ossian, New York Ossian is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. Ossian is a figure in Celtic mythology.... |
Of Luther Bisbee Ii And His Wife, Eliza West, Descendants Of Thomas Besbridge And Francis West, Freemen Of Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts 1637–1670 | |||
| 35 | INDIAN CABIN | On Town Rd. At Westview | Ossian, Town Of, New York Ossian, New York Ossian is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. Ossian is a figure in Celtic mythology.... |
Nearby Is The Site Of The Last Cabin In This Town, Occupied By The Senecas, Before Their Removal To The Buffalo Reservation, 1826. | |||
| 36 | OSSIAN CENTER | At Intersection Of County Roads At Ossian | Ossian, Town Of, New York Ossian, New York Ossian is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. Ossian is a figure in Celtic mythology.... |
Settled In 1804 By Judge Richard And James Porter. They With Their Brother, Nathaniel, Were First Settlers In The Town | |||
| 37 | TELEGRAPH ROAD | On Town Rd. About 1/4 Mile East Of Westview | Ossian, Town Of, New York Ossian, New York Ossian is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 751 at the 2000 census. Ossian is a figure in Celtic mythology.... |
Route Of New York And Erie Telegraph Line Constructed In 1848 Under The Supervision Of Exra Cornell Founder Of Cornell University | |||
| 38 | APPROACHING | On Co. Rd. Leading To Erie Rr. Bridge Over Genesee R. At Portage | Portage, Town Of, New York | Civil War Parade Ground 1826–1865 | |||
| 39 | APPROACHING | At Intersection Nys 245 & Co. Rd. Leading To Erie Rr Bridge Over Genesee R. | Portage, Town Of, New York | Civil War Parade Ground 1826–1865 | |||
| 40 | CIVIL WAR | On Co. Rd. Leading To Erie Rr. Bridge Over Genesee R. At Portage | Portage, Town Of, New York | Parade Ground 1862–1865 130Th N.y. Regt., Later 1St N.y. Dragoons And 136Th N.y. Regt. Of Infantry, 1826 | |||
| 41 | KISH-A-WA | On County Rd. At Hunts Hollow | Portage, Town Of, New York | First Settlers In 1816; Only Village In 15 Miles; Home Of Many Famous People; Path Of "Old Indian Trail" | |||
| 42 | PORTAGE BRIDGE | On Livingston Co. Side Of Erie Rr. Bridge Over Genesee R. At Portage | Portage, Town Of, New York | Replaces Largest Wooden Bridge In The World. Built In 1852. 300 Acres Of Timber Used In Construction Burned In 1875 | |||
| 43 | SCHOOL SITE | On Co. Rd. About 1/2 Mil. W. Of Hunts Hollow | Portage, Town Of, New York | Frame Building, About 1819; Abandoned For One Of Two Room As Number Of Pupils Grew. Samuel Hunt, Brother Of Governor Hunt, Taught Here. | |||
| 44 | BRICK SCHOOL | On Nys 36 At York | York, Town Of, New York York, New York York is a town in western Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,219 at the 2000 census.The Abbey of the Genesee in the town's hamlet of Piffard is locally famous due to the production of Monk's Bread.- History :... |
District No. 8; Built 1825. President Chester A. Arthur Attended This School 1837 To 1842 | |||
| 45 | SITE OF | On Tn. Rd. About 1/2 Mi. South Of Piffard | York, Town Of, New York York, New York York is a town in western Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 3,219 at the 2000 census.The Abbey of the Genesee in the town's hamlet of Piffard is locally famous due to the production of Monk's Bread.- History :... |
O-ha-gi (Crowding The Bank) Tuscarora Indian Village Only One In County | |||
See also
- List of New York State Historic Markers
- National Register of Historic Places listings in New York
- List of National Historic Landmarks in New York