Looney's Ferry

Looney's Ferry, established in 1742, was the first crossing over James River in this region. On the other side of the river was Cherry Tree Bottom, home of Colonel John Buchanan, and above the mouth of this creek stood Fort ...

Fort Independence Park

“King’s Bridge and the heights adjacent, of the utmost importance to the communication between New York and the mainland, & to the security of the Hudson, were reconnoitered by Washington on horseback about June 16, 1776. By direction of ...

Forbes Road

On the hill one mile south was located the Washington Camp. This base for Forbes Road was built Nov. 1758 by Col. George Washington, "Commanding the Troops to ye Westward," on the order of Colonel Henry Bouquet.

Marker is at the ...

Forbes Road

On the hill one mile south was located the Washington Camp. This base for Forbes Road was built Nov. 1758 by Col. George Washington, "Commanding the Troops to ye Westward," on the order of Colonel Henry Bouquet.

Marker is on William ...

The Willoughby University of Lake Erie Medical College 1834-1847

Willoughby Female Seminary 1847-1856

Side A: The Willoughby University of Lake Erie, Medical College, 1834-1847

The village of Chagrin, founded in 1798, changed its name in 1834 to honor Dr. Westel Willoughby, a pioneer medical educator. That same year, the Willoughby University ...

7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry

“Dark rolled the Rappahannock’s flood,

Michigan, my Michigan;

The tide was crimsoned with thy blood,

Michigan, my Michigan;

Although for us the day was lost,

Yet it shall be our proudest boast,

At Fredericksburg our Seventh crossed,

Michigan, my Michigan.”

In December 1862, Union Gen. ...

Site of Log Meeting House of the Baptist Church of Warwick

James Benedict ordained and installed as pastor Nov. 7, 1765 was the first minister and this the first church in the valley. He died Sept. 9, 1792 aged 72 years. His wife, Mary Blackman, is buried beside him in this ...

Rose Capital of the Nation

From the 1920s through the 1970s, Mentor was recognized as the Rose Capital of the Nation. Lake effect climate, a variety of soils, and abundant water made Mentor ideal for growing roses. Over a dozen growers produced about five million ...

Fort Number Four

Fort Number Four

of the exterior defenses of

Fort Washington and King’s Bridge

constructed by the American Army

under General Washington

1776

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The Daughters of the Revolution

State of New York

erected this memorial

1914

Marker is on Reservoir Avenue, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Edward "Whitey" Ford

"Chairman of the Board"

New York Yankees 1950, 1953 - 67

Led Yankees to 11 pennants and six world championships leads all Yankee pitchers in games, innings, wins, strikeouts ans shutouts. Cy Young award winner in 1961. Holds many World Series records ...