In A Small House Which Stood Here - Jamestown, New York
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Szuchie
N 42° 05.765 W 079° 14.456
17T E 645464 N 4661941
The site where James Prendergast's house stood - the founder of Jamestown, New York!
Waymark Code: WM361Z
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 24

In a small house which stood here, James Prendergast founder of Jamestown lived from 1815 to 1836. Judge Prendergast was born in Pawling, New York, 1764 and died 1846 in Kiantone. To his vision, his enterprise, his Christian character and his many civic bequests the city which he founded owes an everlasting debt.

Erected by the Jamestown Centennial Commission and the State of New York 1927.
Marker Name: In A Small House Which Stood Here

Marker Type: Roadside

Agency: Jamestown Centennial Commission and the State of New York

Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808

City/Town/Village Name: Jamestown, NY

County: Chautauqua

Region: Chautauqua-Allegheny (Region 1)

Website: Not listed

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