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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQU_grant-homestead_Irondequoit-NY.html
In the 1830's Sydney Grant pioneered West Irondequoit's schools with free evening classes in his home.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P06_swaynes-corners_Irondequoit-NY.html
Swayne's Corners Town of Irondequoit organized April 2, 1839 at his early crossroad settlement. Here later were Swayne's Hotel and, until 1957, Forest House.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P04_pioneer-home_Irondequoit-NY.html
Pioneer Home built about 1830 on Ridge Road just west of Culver, this sturdy New England "salt box" style home has been moved twice.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P03_cobblestone-blacksmith-shop_Irondequoit-NY.html
Cobblestone Blacksmith Shop The oldest building in Irondequoit. Built in 1830 by Ransford Perrin.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P02_here-stands-one-of-the-oldest-pieces-of-earth_Irondequoit-NY.html
Here stands one of the oldest pieces of earth known to man. The complex crystalline structure of this boulder shows that it is not a native of this region but is related to rocks in Canada far north of here. Thousands of years ago it was torn from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P01_fort-des-sables_Irondequoit-NY.html
Fort Des Sables A French trading post built by Joncaire near this site in 1717 as a Seneca link to New France. Aroused British ire.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MEO_on-this-site-over-the-years_Irondequoit-NY.html
Today's home-grown Bobsleds ride began as the park's Junior Coaster, as shown here in the large picture. The early ride featured boxy cars (left inset) that rode on flat tracks on a simple two-level structure. But in the Sixties, park owner George…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MDR_the-seabreeze-time-line_Irondequoit-NY.html
Take a walk through the park's colorful history of providing family fun for over 130 years. c. 1879, The Park Opens The park opens in 1879 as the final stop on the Rochester & Lake Ontario Railroad Company's steam train line, running from the city…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CL_irondequoit-bay_Irondequoit-NY.html
From Irondequoit Bay, Indian trails led southward to Seneca villages and on to the Ohio country. LaSalle abd French missionaries arrived in 1669. In 1687, Marquis de Denonville, governor of New France, landed with soldiers and Indian allies to sub…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17GU_seneca-people_Irondequoit-NY.html
With this marker,the Town of Irondequoit honors the Seneca People, whose ancient trails cross this land.We honorThe Keepers of the Western Doorwho hunted and fished, lived and planted food here.To the People of the Great Hill, we sayNya-weh (thank…