List of New York State Historic Markers in Niagara County, New York
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Listings county-wide
Date designated | Location | City or Town | Coords | Marker text | |||
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1 | FIVE MILE MEADOWS | On Nys 18 About 1½ Mis. N., Of Vlge. Of Lewiston | Lewistown, Town Of, New York | In 1813 The British Forces Landed On The River Band Below And Marched To Burn Manchester, A Village On The Site Of Niagara Falls | |||
2 | FIVE MILE MEADOWS | On Nys 18 About 2 Mis. North Of Village Of Lewiston | Lewistown, Town Of, New York | On Dec. 19, 1813 British Troops Commanded By Colonel Murray Landed On Shore Of River And Marching North Captured Fort Niagara Which They Held Until May 22, 1815 | |||
3 | FORT JONCAIRE | At Approach To Toll Bridge Over Niagara R., Vlge. Lewiston | Lewistown, Town Of, New York | 2Nd Building In Lewiston Built 1719 Near This Spot A Palisaded Trading Post First French Fort On Niagara River | |||
4 | OLD TRAMWAY | At End Of Toll Bridge Across Niagara R., Vilge. Of Lewiston | Lewistown, Town Of, New York | Was Built Here By British In 1763 From Landing To Heights Above Facilitating Portage | |||
5 | FIRST METHODIST | At Intersection Of Church & Niagara Sts. | Lockport, City Of, New York Lockport (city), New York Lockport is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 21,165 at the 2010 census. The name is derived from a set of Erie canal locks within the city. Lockport is the county seat of Niagara County and is surrounded by the town of Lockport... |
Episcopal Society Organized Oct. 1823, Church Erected 1833, Destroyed By Fire Nov. 1854, Rebuilt 1859, Razed 1936 Emanuel Church Built 1928. | |||
6 | RESIDENCE OF | On Market St. Just North Of Adam St. | Lockport, City Of, New York | Washington Hunt First Judge Of Niagara County, 1836; State Comproller; Congressman; Governor. Pres. Van Buren Was Guest Here. | |||
7 | THE BIG BRIDGE | On Main St. At Barge Canal Bridge | Lockport, City Of, New York | One Of The Widest In The World, Built, 1914, By New York State, Spanning Erie Barge Canal. Width 399 Ft. 7 In. Roadway Of Creosote Wood Block. | |||
8 | UNION SCHOOL | On Chestnut St. Between Washburn & Charles Sts. | Lockport, City Of, New York | First Union School In State, Created By Act Of March 31, 1847, Erected 1847-48,. Opened July 4, 1848. Founded By Hon. Sullivan Caverno. | |||
9 | WASHINGTON HUNT | On Market St. S. Of Adam St. | Lockport, City Of, New York | Law Office, 1834–1860 Burned And Rebuilt, 1835. | |||
10 | COLD SPRINGS | On Town Rd. Near Eastern Limits Of City Of Lockport | Lockport, Town Of, New York | Cemetery Water Poisoned By Indians In 1812 Caused Death Of British And French Soldiers, First People Buried Here | |||
11 | WYNDAM LAWNEADOWS | On Old Niagara Rd. Near Junction With Nys 78 | Lockport, Town Of, New York | Home For Children. Was Previously Summer Home Of Govrnor Hunt | |||
12 | FRENCH LANDING | On Baffalo Ave. At 10Th St. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
200 Years Ago In This Park Was The Terminus Of The Old French Portage, Where Goods Were Transhipped When Only Canoes Were Used | |||
13 | FRENCH PORTAGE | On Pine St. Between Portage Rd. And 11Th St. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
Nearby Ran The Old French Highway For Fur Trade, Worn By Thousands Of Feet In Moccasins Before The Pilgrims Landed On Plymouth Rock | |||
14 | NAVY ISLAND | On Buffalo Ave. Betrween 53Rd And 54Th Sts. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
Across The River Lies Navy Island; On It Was A French Shipyard. After Capture By British, Vessela For Use On Lake Erie Ere Built There. | |||
15 | OLD BLOCKHOUSE | On Portage Rd. Between Ferry And Byrd Aves. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
Here Stood One Of A Line Of Blockhouses Built 1764 By Montresor To Protect The Army Of Bradstreet From Indian Massacres On March | |||
16 | PORTAGE ROAD | At Intersection Of Buffalo Ave. And Portage Rd. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
An Indian Trail Used Before White Men Settled In America. Highway For French Fur Trade. Later Improved By British As Military Road | |||
17 | SITE OF | On Buffalo Ave. Between 1St &3Rd Sts. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
First House Built By Judge Porter In 1808. Many Notable Visitors And Friendly Indians Were Received Within Its Walls. | |||
18 | SITE OF | At Intersection Of Buffalo Ave. And Portage Rd. | Niagara Falls, City Of, New York Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 50,193, down from the 55,593 recorded in the 2000 census. It is across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls, Ontario , both named after the famed Niagara Falls which they... |
"Fort Du Portage" "Fort Little Niagara" Built 1751 To Protect French Trade. Burned, 1759 During French And Indian War, Except | |||
19 | BRITISH FORCES | At Bridge Over 4 Mile Creek About 4 Mis. E. Of Youngstown | Porter, Town Of, New York Porter, New York Porter is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Judge Augustus Porter.... |
Under Brig. Gen. John Prideaux And Sir William Johnson Landed At Mouth Of Four Mile Creek, July 6, 1759. Besieged Fort Niagara | |||
20 | FOX POINT BATTERY | On Main St., In Youngstown | Porter, Town Of, New York Porter, New York Porter is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Judge Augustus Porter.... |
On Bank Of River To West Is Site Of Fox Point Battery Fifth In Series Of Batteries Extending South From Fort Niagara During War Of 1812 | |||
21 | SITE OF | On Main St., Youngstown | Porter, Town Of, New York Porter, New York Porter is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Judge Augustus Porter.... |
Salt Battery This Battery Was An Important Factor In The Protection Of The Niagara Frontier During War Of 1812 | |||
22 | ARROW | On Main St., Youngstown | Porter, Town Of, New York Porter, New York Porter is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 6,771 at the 2010 census. The town was named after Judge Augustus Porter.... |
Site Of Battle La Belle Familie July 24, 1759, Deciding British Capture Of French Fort Niagara | |||
23 | SITE OF | On Orangeport Rd. About 1/2 Mi. S. Intrsctn. Slayton Settlement Rd. | Royalton, Town Of, New York Royalton, New York Royalton is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 7,660 at the 2010 census.The Town of Royalton is in the southeast corner of the county and is east of the City of Niagara Falls.- History :... |
First Christian Society Of Royalton 1St Pastor, Rev. Oliver Castle. Erected 1818; Burned 1845; Rebuilt Same Year; Removed 1885 | |||
24 | ARROW | At Intrsctn. Orangeport Rd. And Slayton Settlement Rd. | Royalton, Town Of, New York Royalton, New York Royalton is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 7,660 at the 2010 census.The Town of Royalton is in the southeast corner of the county and is east of the City of Niagara Falls.- History :... |
Site Of First Christian Society Of Royalton First Church On Holland Land Purchase Between Genesee And Niagara River. Built 1818 | |||
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