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

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Date designated	Location	Marker text
1	CITY OF TRYON	On East Side Of Landing Rd., Near Blossom Rd.	Brighton, Town Of, New York Brighton, Monroe County, New York Brighton is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 36,609 at the 2010 census.-History:The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814—earning it recognition as one...	First White Settlement West Of Canandaigua Founded 1797, Abandoned 1818. John Lusk Was The First Settler 1789.
2	IRONDEQUOIT	On Blossom Rd., East Of Landing Rd. North	Brighton, Town Of, New York Brighton, Monroe County, New York Brighton is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 36,609 at the 2010 census.-History:The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814—earning it recognition as one...	Site Of A Large Algonkin Town The Senecas Lingered Here Until 1845
3	HENRY R. SELDEN	On Us 104 At Clarkson	Clarkson, Town Of, New York Clarkson, New York Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-History:...	1805–1885 Lieut. Gov. And Judge Lived Here. George B. Selden Inventor Of "Selden Patent" For Automobiles Was Born Here.
4	HOME OF SINEON B. JEWETT	On Nys 19 At Clarkson	Clarkson, Town Of, New York Clarkson, New York Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-History:...	1801–1869 Political Leader, Jurist, Partner Of Henry R. Selden, U.s. Marshall, Northern N.y. Under President Buchanan.
5	HOUSTON TAVERN	On Us 104 About 1 Mi. E. Of Garland	Clarkson, Town Of, New York Clarkson, New York Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-History:...	A Popular Stopping Place In Stage Coach Days. Built Soon After 1825 For Isaac Houston Who Was The Sole Proprietor For Many Years
6	PHILIP BOSS	On Us 104 At Clarkson	Clarkson, Town Of, New York Clarkson, New York Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-History:...	Artist And Cabinet Maker Lived Here From 1820 To 1830. Moving To Rochester, Then, He Achieved Great Popularity As A Painter Of Portraits
7	FORT SITE	On Bluff Overlooking Lake Ontario At Sea Breezr	Irondequoit, Town Of, New York Irondequoit, New York Irondequoit is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 census, the coterminous town-CDP had a total population of 51,692...	Here Denonville's French Army Landed To Invade The Seneca Country; July 12, 1687, 400 Men Were Left To Build Fort; Battle At Victor July 13, 1687
8	CAMP SITE	On Canfield Rd. At Mendons Ponds Park	Mendon, Town Of, New York Mendon, New York Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States, and an affluent suburb of Rochester, New York. The population was 9,152 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mendon is on the south border of the county...	Of Primitive Algonkins Who Fished Here Ages Ago Driven Out By The Iroquois Who Occupied This Region
9	TOTIAKTON	On E. Side Plain Rd., S. Of Rochester Junction	Mendon, Town Of, New York Mendon, New York Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States, and an affluent suburb of Rochester, New York. The population was 9,152 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mendon is on the south border of the county...	Seneca Town Of 120 Cabins Was Located Here Burned By Denonville, 1687 Jesuit Mission, 1668–1683
10	WAR SITE	In Mendon Ponds Park	Mendon, Town Of, New York Mendon, New York Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States, and an affluent suburb of Rochester, New York. The population was 9,152 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mendon is on the south border of the county...	Denonville's Army Of 3000 French And Indian Allies Camped Here 23 July 1687 Returning To Irondequoit After Razing Seneca Towns
11	BIRTHPLACE OF	On Nichols St. About 2 Mis. S.e. Of Spencerport	Ogden, Town Of, New York Ogden, New York Ogden is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 19,856 at the 2010 census.The Erie Canal passes through the Town of Ogden.-Geography:...	John T. Trowbridge 1827–1916 Poet; Author Of "Darius Green And His Flying Machine" And Other Stories
12	INDIAN HILL	On Bangs Rd. About 2 Mis. N. Of Churchville	Ogden, Town Of, New York Ogden, New York Ogden is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 19,856 at the 2010 census.The Erie Canal passes through the Town of Ogden.-Geography:...	Indian Encampment When Whites Entered Region. Grandparents Of Frances E. Willard Settled Here In 1816 As Pioneers On This Land
13	METHODIST CHURCH	On Nys 259 At Parma Center	Parma, Town Of, New York Parma, New York Parma is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 15,633 at the 2010 census.The Town of Parma, then in Genesee County, was organized in 1808, named after Parma in Italy.-Geography:...	Oldest West Of The Genesee First Sermon Preached 1804; Class Organized 1811 Church Built 1830.
14	LA SALLE ROAD	On Nys 96 About 1/4 Mi. E. Of Bushnell Basin	Perinton, Town Of, New York Perinton, New York Perinton is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 46,090 at the 2000 census.The Village of Fairport, New York is within the town on the Erie Canal. Perinton is adjacent to the village of East Rochester , and the towns of Victor , Macedon , Pittsford , and Penfield...	Route Used By The French Army Of Denonville To Destroy Seneca Indians At Town South Of Victor, Ny July 13, 1687
15	DENONVILLE	On Golf Course Of Oak Hill Country Club	Pittsford, Town Of, New York Pittsford (town), New York Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....	With Army Of 3000 French And Indians Crossed These Ground Twice In July, 1687
16	FIRST LIBRARY	On Mendon Ctr. Rd., About 1 Mi. S.e. Of Pittsford	Pittsford, Town Of, New York Pittsford (town), New York Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....	In The Genesee Country Northfield Library Co., 1803–1808, Kept Its Books At The Farm Of Ezra Patterson, First Librarian
17	ON THIS SPOT	On Nys 64 About 1 Mi. S. Of Pittsford	Pittsford, Town Of, New York Pittsford (town), New York Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....	Stood The First School House In Monroe County Erected 1794; First Teacher, John Barrows.
18	PITTSFORD VILLAGE	At Intersection Nys 96 & Nys 31 At Pittsford	Pittsford, Town Of, New York Pittsford (town), New York Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....	Founded August 1789 By Captain Simon Stone And Lieutenant Israel Stone
19	SENECA TRAIL	On Nys 96 About 1½ Mi. E. Of Pittsford Village	Pittsford, Town Of, New York Pittsford (town), New York Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....	Crossing The Irondequoit Thickly Wooded, Perilous Defile Where Denonville, Expected An Ambuscade On Journey To Gannogaro, 1689
20	THE FIRST HOUSE	On Nys 31 At Pittsford	Pittsford, Town Of, New York Pittsford (town), New York Pittsford is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States and is an affluent suburb of Rochester. The population was 29,405 at the 2010 census....	In Pittsford Village Was Erected On This Spot By Israel Stone
21	FRANCES E. WILLARD	On Main St., Churchville	Riga, Town Of, New York Riga, New York Riga is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,590 at the 2010 census.The Town of Riga is southwest of the City of Rochester on the western border of the county...	Great Temperance Leader Was Born In House Standing On This Site Sept. 28, 1839. The Willards Left This Home For Ohio Two Years Later.
22	OLD TAVERN	On Riga Mumford Rd. At Riga Ctr.	Riga, Town Of, New York Riga, New York Riga is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,590 at the 2010 census.The Town of Riga is southwest of the City of Rochester on the western border of the county...	Built By J. Thomson, 1808 First Frame House And First Post Office In Town Of Riga Thomas Adams Homestead.
23	RIGA ACADEMY	On Riga Mumford Rd., Riga Ctr.	Riga, Town Of, New York Riga, New York Riga is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,590 at the 2010 census.The Town of Riga is southwest of the City of Rochester on the western border of the county...	A Flourishing School For Boarding And Day Pupils Was Organized Here In 1846. The Building Was Earlier Known As Thomson's Tavern.
24	CASCONCHIAGON	On Main St., Churchville	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Indian Village At The Falls Nearby. Occupied By Senecas Until 1819
25	HIGHLAND PARK	Near Pavilion At Highland Park	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Rochester's First Park Was Offered In 1883 By Ellwanger And Barry And Accepted Jan. 13, 1888. Park Commission Was Formed May 1, 1888.
26	INDIAN SPRING	At Intersection Of Spring & Washington Sts.	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Attracted Indians Here; Supplied Good Water To Rochester's First Settlers For A Decade After 1812; Gave Name To Spring Street.
27	INDIAN TOWN	On E. Side Of River Blvd. Near Elmwood Ave.	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	In Primitive Wilderness Here Was A Large Algonkin Village Whose Bark Cabins And Tilled Fields Covered Nine Acres
28	JONATHAN CHILD	On Grounds Of Fourth Church Of Christ Scientist	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	First Mayor Of Rochester 1834–1835, Built The House In 1838 And Lived Here With His Wife, Sophia Eliza Rochester Child, Until 1850
29	LEWIS HENRY	At Intersection Of Fitzhugh And Troup Sts.	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Morgan's Home 1855–1881. Here He Wrote His Great Books: "The American Beaver", "The Human Family", "Ancient Society".
30	OLD HIGH SCHOOL	On Grounds Of First Unitarian Church On Cortland St.	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Built On This Site, 1827 By Brighton Districts 4 And 14 Named Rochester Collegiate Institute, 1839. Dr. Chester Dewey Was Principal 1836-51.
31	PIONEER SCHOOL	On Fitzhugh St.	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	First Schoolhouse In Rochester Was Built Of Wood On This Site, 1813. It Was Replaced By A Two-story Stone Building, 1836, And By This Structure, 1873.
32	SITE OF	On W. Bank Of Genesee R.e. Of N. End Of River St.	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Indian Fort Built By Early Algonkins In Form Of A Semicircular Earthen Embankment With Three Entrances
33	SUSAN B. ANTHONY	On Madison St. Rochester	Rochester, City Of, New York Rochester, New York Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...	Outstanding Leader In Woman's Rights Movement Made Her Home Here With Her Sister, Mary 1866–1906
34	HONEOYE	On East River Rd., W. Rush	Rush, Town Of, New York Rush, New York Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.-Geography:...	Valley Three Indian Tribes Have Hunted, Fished And Tilled The Soil Here For Thousands Of Years
35	SITE OF A SETTLEMENT OF	On Avon Rd. At Monroe-livingston County Line	Rush, Town Of, New York Rush, New York Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.-Geography:...	Tuscaroras 6Th Nation Of Iroquois League. Driven From Carolinas By British 1714–1722
36	MCCORMICK REAPER	At Intersection Market & Park Sts. At Brockport	Sweden, Town Of, New York Sweden, New York Sweden is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The town is located on the west border of the county. The Erie Canal passes through the northern part of the town and Route 19 is a major north-south highway. The population was 14,175 at the 2010 census.- History :This town was part of...	Made Here In 1846. Seymour And Morgan By Building 100 Reapers For Cyrus Mccormick Began Quantity Production Of Reapers
37	BURIAL SITE	On Burrell Rd. S. Of Scottsville	Wheatland, Town Of, New York Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county....	Quaker Cemetery Bought 1833 From Darius Shadbolt
38	ERECTED 1854	On South Rd. S. Of Scottsville	Wheatland, Town Of, New York Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county....	By Orthodox Quakers Used Thirty Years
39	FIRST HOUSE	On Scottsville-west Henrietta Rd. At Scottsville	Wheatland, Town Of, New York Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county....	West Of Genesee River Stood 1700 Feet Due South "Indian" Allen, Builder, 1786 Peter Shaeffer, Settler, 1789 First Town Meeting 1797
40	NORTHAMPTON	Main St. At Scottsville	Wheatland, Town Of, New York Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county....	First Town West Of Genesee River Organized Here 1797 Ebenezer Allen Home 1786 Peter Shaeffer Farm 1789 Terminus Pioneer R.r. 1838
41	SITE OF	On Burrell Rd., S. Of Scottsville	Wheatland, Town Of, New York Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county....	Early School Quarkers Met Here 1824–1827
42	SITE OF FIRST	On Burrell Rd. S. Of Scottsville	Wheatland, Town Of, New York Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county....	Quaker Meeting House Town Of Wheatland Frame Building 1827 Used Until 1854 By Hicksites

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