Obadiah Baker Homestead - Orchard Park, New York
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 42° 46.235 W 078° 43.797
17T E 685718 N 4737837
Welcome to the Obadiah Baker Homestead in Orchard Park, New York!
Waymark Code: WM37G2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 50sumtin
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The Obadiah Baker Homestead historical marker is located on route 20a near Orchard Park, New York. The marker states:

Obadiah Baker Homestead

Built in 1840 - replaced log cabin erected when property was acquired from Holland Land Company in 1804. The Baker family - prominent Quakers in this area - lived here for five generations. This home served as one last station of Underground Railway for slaves enroute to Canada via Buffalo.

Erected by the Erie Bicentennial Commission 1975

Blue Plaque managing agency: Erie County, New York Bicentennial Commission

Individual Recognized: Obadiah Baker

Physical Address:
Route 20a
Orchard Park, NY USA

Web Address: Not listed
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