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

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1	BURNING SPRINGS	On Case Rd. About 1 Mi. Northwest Of Bristol Center	Bristol, Town Of, New York Bristol, New York Bristol is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 2,421 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Bristol County, Massachusetts by settlers from New England....	42°48′59"N 77°24′21"W	Charted On Earliest Maps Of North America After La Salle's Visit August 1669. Caused By Escaping Natural Gas. Once Mystery To Visitors
2	CANANDAIGUA ACADEMY	On Nys 332 Between Fort Hill Ave. & Granger St.	Canandaigua, Town Of, New York Canandaigua (town), New York Canandaigua is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 7,649 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word for "the chosen spot" or "the chosen place."...		Incorporated 1795 First Academy On Phelps & Gorham Tract
3	GRANGER HOMESTEAD	On Nys 332 Between Granger & Chapel Sts.	Canandaigua, Town Of, New York Canandaigua (town), New York Canandaigua is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 7,649 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word for "the chosen spot" or "the chosen place."...		Home Of Gideon Granger Postmaster Gen. In Gacinets Of Jefferson & Madison Resident Here 1814–1822
4	PHELPS-GORHAM PURCHASE	On Us 20, Nys 5 & Nys 21 Between Niagara & Ontario Sts.	Canandaigua, Town Of, New York Canandaigua (town), New York Canandaigua is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 7,649 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word for "the chosen spot" or "the chosen place."...		Pioneer Land Office In Western N.y. Estab. Here 1St Judge Of Co. 1789-93
5	SITE OF	On Us 20 & Nys 5 At Intersection S. Main & Parish Sts.	Canandaigua, Town Of, New York Canandaigua (town), New York Canandaigua is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 7,649 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word for "the chosen spot" or "the chosen place."...		Pioneer Home Capt. Jasper Parrish Settled Here In 1792 Indian Captive Six Years Govt. Interterter Later Died In 1826
6	ARROW	On Nys 21 & Nys 332 At Intersection N. Main St. & Gibson St.	Canandaigua, Town Of, New York Canandaigua (town), New York Canandaigua is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 7,649 at the 2000 census. The name is a native word for "the chosen spot" or "the chosen place."...		8 Miles North, Route 21 Cumorah Famous Mormon Hill And Angel Moroni Monument
7	HERENDEEN HOMESTEAD	On Co. Rd. About 2½ Miles South Of Farmington	Farmington, Town Of, New York Farmington, New York Farmington is a town located in the northern part of Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 10,585 at the 2000 census. Farmington is about twenty-five miles southeast of Rochester, New York...		1832. Entrance Porch Added By Josephine Herendeen 1932
8	GANECHSTAGE	On White Spring Rd. At The West Limits Of City.	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		Site Of Seneca Village And Jesuit Mission For The Indians Established 1687
9	PREEMPTION LINE	On Us 20 & Nys 5 At Western Edge Of The City	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		Boundary Drawn Between Massachusetts And New York December 16, 1786 Cause Of Long Controversy In Western New York
10	SITE OF	On Washington St. Between Pulteney & Main Sts.	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...	42°51′52"N 76°59′6"W	Geneva Hotel Erected 1796 By Capt. Charles Williamson
11	SITE OF GENEVA	On Us 20, Nys 5 & Nys 14 Between Washington & Hamilton Sts.	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		Medical College Eliz. Blackwell Received Here In 1849 The First Degree Of Md Ever Conferred Upon A Woman
12	SITE OF LOG HOUSE	On S. Exchange St. South Of Washington St.	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...	42°51′54.648"N 76°58′58.476"W	Erected 1787 Later Known As Elark Jenings Tavern
13	SMITH OBSERVATORY	On Castle St. Between Hillcrest & Highland Aves.	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		World Famous For The Discoveries Of Director Dr. William R. Brooks
14	TORY QUARTERS	On Us 20 & Nys 5 Along Seneca Lake	Geneva, City Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		Site Of Military Depot Under Command Of Col. John Butler Destroyed Sept. 1779 In Sullivan Expedition
15	GLASS FACTORY	On Rte. 14 About 1½ Miles S. Of Geneva	Geneva, Town Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		Bay 1810–1850 Ontario Glass Manufactory Blowers Of Window Glass Village Of 500 Inhabitants
16	SITE OF KANADESAGA	On Co. Rd. To Seneca Castle About 1/4 Mile West Of Geneva	Geneva, Town Of, New York Geneva, New York Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...		Chief Castle Of The Seneca Nation Destroyed Sept. 7, 1779 In Gen. John Sullivan's Raid
17	MARCUS WHITMAN	On Nys 245 At Rushville	Gorham, Town Of, New York Gorham, New York Gorham is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 3,776 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Nathaniel Gorham.The Town of Gorham is at the south border of the county, southeast of Canandaigua, NY.- History :...		Pioneer Missionary Patriot Colonizer In Oregon Ter. Born Here Sept. 4, 1802
18	HILL CUMORAH	On Nys 21 About 2 Miles N. Of Manchester	Manchester, Town Of, New York Manchester, New York Manchester, New York is both a town and a village located in Ontario County, New York.Manchester , New YorkManchester , New York...		The Mormons Believe That Here In 1827 Joseph Smith Received The Book Of Mormon
19	ARROW	At Intersection Of Nys 21 & Nys 96 At Manchester	Manchester, Town Of, New York Manchester, New York Manchester, New York is both a town and a village located in Ontario County, New York.Manchester , New YorkManchester , New York...		2 Miles North Cumorah Famous Mormon Hill And Angel Moroni Monument
20	FIRST CHURCH	In Village Park In Naples	Naples, Town Of, New York Naples, New York Naples may refer to two municipalities in Ontario County, New York in the United States:Naples , New YorkNaples , New York, located entirely within the town...		On This Site Was Organized The "First Religious Compact Of Middletown 1800" The Church Was Built In 1824
21	FOSSIL TREE	On Nys 21 & Nys 245 At Naples	Naples, Town Of, New York Naples, New York Naples may refer to two municipalities in Ontario County, New York in the United States:Naples , New YorkNaples , New York, located entirely within the town...		One Mile West Of This Spot Was Discovered The Fossil Devonian Tree Trunk In The Bed Of Grimes Creek. It Is Now In The State Museum
22	NAPLES	On Nys 21 & Nys 245 At Naples	Naples, Town Of, New York Naples, New York Naples may refer to two municipalities in Ontario County, New York in the United States:Naples , New YorkNaples , New York, located entirely within the town...		Founded 1789 On The Old Seneca Village Of Nundawao; First Known As Watkinstown; In 1796 Called Middletown; On April 6, 1808, Named Naples
23	NAPLES	On Nys 21 & Nys 245 At Naples	Naples, Town Of, New York Naples, New York Naples may refer to two municipalities in Ontario County, New York in the United States:Naples , New YorkNaples , New York, located entirely within the town...		Known As Watkinstown 1789; Named Middletown 1796, Midway Between Canandaigua And Bath; Naples April 6, 1808
24	MILITARY ROUTE	On Us 20A About 1/2 Mile E. Of Honeoye	Richmond, Town Of, New York Richmond, New York Richmond is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 3,452 at the 2000 census. The town is on the western border of the county, south of Rochester.- History :...		Of The Sullivan-clinton Army On Its Campaign Against The British And Indians Of Western New York In 1779
25	NEARBY IS THE SITE OF	On Us 20A About 1/2 Mile E. Of Honeoye	Richmond, Town Of, New York Richmond, New York Richmond is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 3,452 at the 2000 census. The town is on the western border of the county, south of Rochester.- History :...		Pioneer Home Capt. Peter Pitts First Settler In Town Of Richmond
26	OLD REED	On Reed Rd. About 1/2 Mile South Of Richmond Mills	Richmond, Town Of, New York Richmond, New York Richmond is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 3,452 at the 2000 census. The town is on the western border of the county, south of Rochester.- History :...		Homestead Frist Brick House In Town Of Richmond Built 1803 By Philip Reed
27	PITTS MANSION	On Us 10A At Honeoye	Richmond, Town Of, New York Richmond, New York Richmond is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 3,452 at the 2000 census. The town is on the western border of the county, south of Rochester.- History :...		Built 1821 By Gideon Pitts Son Of Capt. Peter Pitts Pioneer Settler In 1789
28	EZRA WILMARTH	On Co. Rd. About 1 Mile South Of Victor	Victor, Town Of, New York Victor (town), New York Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 9,977 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Claudius Victor Boughton, a hero of the War of 1812.The Town of Victor contains a village, also called Victor...		Opened Stagecoach Inn Here Dec. 25, 1815. Original Inn Sign Had Masonic Emblem. Soldiers Of War Of 1812 Gathered On This Site
29	FISHER HOMESTEAD	On Co. Rd. At Fishers	Victor, Town Of, New York Victor (town), New York Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 9,977 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Claudius Victor Boughton, a hero of the War of 1812.The Town of Victor contains a village, also called Victor...		Oldest House Here, Built By Chas. Fisher, 1811. Fishers Named For Him. Post Office 1850. Home Of Henry Pardee, Assemblyman 1840.
30	PARK PLACE	On Town Rd. About 1¼ Miles East Of Fishers	Victor, Town Of, New York Victor (town), New York Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 9,977 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Claudius Victor Boughton, a hero of the War of 1812.The Town of Victor contains a village, also called Victor...		Built By Simeon Parks April 1813, Who Cleared A Large Tract Of Land. Famous Plank Road Went By Here
31	SENECA TRAIL	On Tn. Rd. About 3 Miles Northwest Of Victor	Victor, Town Of, New York Victor (town), New York Victor is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 9,977 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Claudius Victor Boughton, a hero of the War of 1812.The Town of Victor contains a village, also called Victor...		Traversed By French Army Of Denonville, 1687. Here Were Seneca Lodges Where Friendly Indian Followers Of Trail Were Welcomed

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