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Description:
Roadside historic markers are our windows to the past. They educate us, they make us curious to investigate, or they provide a nice excuse to take a break and stretch our legs while we read what happened here.
Expanded Description:
The New York State Historic Marker program started in 1926 as a way to commemorate historic sites during the sesquicentennial of the American Revolution. The program lasted for only 13 years before funding ran out. Nearly 3,000 blue and gold markers were placed over those years giving the history throughout the state. You can search for these markers by county here.

A new State Historic Marker program was established in 1966. However, travel habits had greatly changed since the first program. With increasing automobile travel speeds, it was no longer safe to stop along the side of the road to read about history. As a result, the new program created larger signs placed at highway rest stops. It was a much safer way to learn about the history of the area. However because they were only placed at rest stops, the information contained on the markers had to be very general and cover a large area. A listing of the large rest stop markers can be found here.

The smaller markers that were found in the original program are still placed today by local historical societies. Other varieties have been seen across the state as well. There is no known database for these type of markers.

The following are examples of Historical Markers that we will accept into the category:
Brigham Young
Irondequoit Bay

Chenango Canal The Buffalo Stockyards
Instructions for Posting a New York Historical Markers Waymark:
We will not accept most bronze plaques regardless of who placed it. Typically these can be seen mounted to a boulder or a building. Chances are they would be accepted in to the Signs of History category. If there is a question about whether or not a marker would be accepted, feel free to contact one of the officers.

When creating a new waymark in the category, of course it has to be located in New York State. The long description should include the full text of the marker. Additional background information is appreciated but not required. A quality photo of the marker also must be included and should be the default image. Additional photos of the subject of the marker, if nearby and photographable, are also appreciated but not required.

For the variables, you will need to know the year it was placed (if known), the agency or group that placed it (if known), the city or town, the county, and the region of the state the marker is located in. A map of the regions can be found here.
Instructions for Visiting a Waymark in this Category:
As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.
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New York Historical MarkersOctagonal House

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Octagonal House Built about 1850 by Linus Yale Inventor of the Yale Lock [New York] State Education Department 1932

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member OctaviaGraystone

location: New York

date approved: 5/14/2013

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersMasonic Temple Newport Lodge #455

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Masonic Temple Newport Lodge #455 Free and Accepted Masons Organized 1858 Erected Building 1902 Dedicated 1903 Listed on the NYS and National Registers of Historic Places

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member OctaviaGraystone

location: New York

date approved: 5/14/2013

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersThomas Benedict IV - Plattsburgh - New York

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Thomas Benedict IV roadside marker

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PatrickValerie

location: New York

date approved: 3/26/2013

last visited: 5/2/2013

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New York Historical MarkersCentral Square School Centralization - Central Square, NY

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NYS Marker describing the amalgamation of schools into one district.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11

location: New York

date approved: 3/12/2013

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersFirst Telephone Central Office - Albany, NY

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Located in front of a parking lot on Broadway Street, near State Street, Albany, NY

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sagefemme

location: New York

date approved: 3/9/2013

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersFort Site

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Marker by the shore of Lake Ontario

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChileHead

location: New York

date approved: 2/26/2013

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersThe Old Dutch Church - Sleepy Hollow, NY

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An historical marker for the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow is located above the retaining wall north of the church on Route 9 in the Village of Sleepy Hollow.

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: New York

date approved: 11/25/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersDist. 12 School - Farmington, NY

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A marker on Allen Padgham Rd, Farmington, NY

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sagefemme

location: New York

date approved: 11/10/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersOld Red Mill - Farmington, NY

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A marker situated at Allen Padgham Rd and County Route 306 on Ganargua Creek. Allen Padgham Rd continutes on as Pannell Rd west of County Route 306.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sagefemme

location: New York

date approved: 11/10/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersCharlotte Cemetery

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A small community cemetery of great historic value.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Wharfmaster

location: New York

date approved: 11/9/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersPiano Works - East Rochester, NY

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This marker explains the history of the buildings behind it. Once a piano factory, it is now a shopping plaza.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member sagefemme

location: New York

date approved: 11/8/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersOld Trolley Route

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Known as the Rochester-Grand View Beach Railroad and later as Rochester Manitou Railroad, was in operation from 1891 to 1925.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Wharfmaster

location: New York

date approved: 10/12/2012

last visited: 10/9/2012

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New York Historical MarkersBABCOCK HOMESTEAD

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This plaque indicated the location of an Underground Railroad location.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PTCRAZY

location: New York

date approved: 10/8/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersHOME OF DR SAMUEL GUTHRIE

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This plaque indicates the location of the home of a doctor and inventor that lived here during the early 1800's.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PTCRAZY

location: New York

date approved: 10/8/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersOLIVER BATES HOME

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This plaque designates the location of an early Mormon meeting place.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PTCRAZY

location: New York

date approved: 10/8/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersBIG SANDY - Sandy Creek, New York

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This historical plaque relates to events that occurred during the War of 1812.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PTCRAZY

location: New York

date approved: 10/8/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical Markers1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, DEXTER

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First Presbyterian Church located in the Jefferson County town of Dexter.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member PTCRAZY

location: New York

date approved: 10/8/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersThe American Cement Co. of California, NY

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Near the location where the American Cement Co. used to have a factory along the original Erie Canal in the late 1800's. Click on "Web Link" below for more photos and historical information about this location.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Wharfmaster

location: New York

date approved: 10/6/2012

last visited: 10/6/2012

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New York Historical MarkersAndré Capture Site - Tarrytown, NY

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An historical marker on the site of the capture of Major John André

posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1

location: New York

date approved: 10/3/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersState Troopers

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State Troopers NY Historical Marker located on West Patent Road in Bedford

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Smokey

location: New York

date approved: 8/30/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersFosterdale

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This historical marker explains the origins of the name of this area of Cochecton on Route 17M.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 79scouts

location: New York

date approved: 8/22/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersLester Park - Saratoga Springs, NY, USA

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Lester Park is located in Saratoga Springs, NY, USA.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tatie

location: New York

date approved: 8/12/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersPintler Cemetery - Bethel, NY

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This marker is on Rt 17B in Goshen, NY.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 79scouts

location: New York

date approved: 8/2/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersMansion House Built in 1848 - Bethel, NY

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The Mansion house is located on Route 17-B in Bethel, NY and it is one of the first hotels in Sullivan County.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 79scouts

location: New York

date approved: 8/2/2012

last visited: never

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New York Historical MarkersGeorge F. Abbott - Forestville, New York

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A historical marker in Forestville, New York noting a famous resident that was born here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie

location: New York

date approved: 7/22/2012

last visited: never

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