Great Fire of 1861 - Jamestown, New York
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A historic plaque detailing the great fire that ravaged Main Street in Jamestown.
Waymark Code: WM361Y
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2008
Views: 23
Great Fire of 1861
An arson fire set on this site, Jan. 31, 1861, leveled most of the Main Street buildings on both sides between Second and Third Streets and half of this side north of Third Street.
Placed by Jamestown Historical Marker Committee 2002
Marker Name: Great Fire of 1861
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Jamestown Historical Marker Committee
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Jamestown, NY
County: Chautauqua
Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1)
Website: Not listed
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