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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17YF_first-sash-factory_Jamestown-NY.html
Built here 1826, in 1845 doors and blinds were also manufactured. From 1829 these wares were shipped south on flat boats many years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17YD_first-settler_Mayville-NY.html
On Chautauqua Lake was Dr. Alexander McIntyre who erected here his log cabin and stockade.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17YC_historic-new-york_Mayville-NY.html
Chautauqua Lake, eighteen miles long and one to three miles wide, has as its outlet a branch of Connewango Creek, a tributary of the Allegheny River. This gives Chautauqua an indirect connection with the Gulf of Mexico by way of the Ohio, and Miss…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17YB_land-office_Mayville-NY.html
Here in 1810 William Peacock, local agent of Holland Land Company built his cabin and office of logs. He served 26 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17YA_first-courts_Mayville-NY.html
Were held in this county in 1811-12-13 in a small two-story plank house built here for the purpose.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17Y9_ellen-y-miller_Mayville-NY.html
First woman in NYS to be elected county clerk, 1919-1940. She held public office longer than any other woman of her time.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17Y8_donald-mckenzie_Mayville-NY.html
Born in Scotland 1783 Died in Mayville 1851 at one time partner of John Jacob Astor in Pacific Fur Company.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17Y7_brooklyn-square_Jamestown-NY.html
Called Brooklyn Square since the 1860's, this area has been an industrial and commercial center since 1848.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17Y3_first-grist-mill_Jamestown-NY.html
James Prendergast built the first grist mill for the new village here in 1814.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17Y2_blackstone-corporation_Jamestown-NY.html
Blackstone Manufacturing Company, formerly known as Vandergrift Manufacturing Company, makers of washing machines and Jamestown car parts manufacturing company merged as Blackstone Corporation in 1934. The company continues as an international man…