Historical Markers in Livingston County, New York
1668-1709
17 Locks
1837 Cobblestone
5 Arch Bridge
A 17th-Century Iroquois Village
A-cn-do-wa-nuh
Albert C. Burke Jr.
Ambuscade
Avon Civil War Monument
Berry's Tavern
Big Springs
Big Tree Lodge
Birthplace of Francis Bellamy
Bisbeetown
Boyd & Parker Park
Boyd Parker
Boyd-Parker
Brevet Major General James S. Wadsworth
Brick School
Ca-Na-Wau-Gus
Cabin Area C & Caretaker's Cabin
Caledonia
Caledonia
Camp Portage
Civil War Parade Ground
Cobblestone School
Conesus Amusement Hall
County Poorhouse
Courthouse
D. L. & W. Depot
Dalton RR Depot
Dam Facts
Dansville Civil War Monument
Dansville Honors Its Veterans of All Wars
Dansville Library
Deep Cut
Early Cemetery
East Avon
Elias H. Geiger
Erected 1826
Erected 1827
First Bank
First Local Red Cross
First New York Dragoons / 136th New York Infantry
Fowlerville
Francis Bellamy Memorial Park
Francis M. Dalton
Gambrel Roofed Barn
Gandichiragou
Ganson's Mill
Gardeau Tract
Genesee Castle
Genesee Valley Canal
Genesee Wesleyan Seminary
Geneseo Historic District
Gravesite of Captain Daniel Shays
Groveland Ambuscade Monument
Groveland Ambuscade Park
Groveland Hill
Groveland Hill
Hemlock World War II Memorial
History and Architecture
History of Mining in the Genesee Valley
Home - 1850
In Honor of the Mount Morris Veterans
In Memory
In Memory of
In Memory of a Soldier
In Memory of Those Men and Women
Indian Cabin
Isaac Hampton
Jacksonville
John Hubbard Forsyth
John Hugh McNaughton
John W. Powell
Kelleman Log Cabin
Kenneth B. Keating
Kish-A-Wa
Leicester Civil War Memorial
Letchworth State Park's first major CCC project
Lima Bank Robbed
Lock 42
Mary S. Howell
Military Route
Military Route
Mount Morris Dam Commemorative Kiosk
Mt. Morris Dam
Murray Hill
National Hotel
North Avon
Nunda Soldiers' Monument
O-ha-gi
Oakwood Cemetery
Old Genesee Valley Canal
One Room School
Ossian Center
Ossian in WWI
Parade Grounds picnic area
Phantom Indian of Conesus Lake
Poetry Pioneer
Protected Farmland
Repulse Fire Co.
Routes of the Armies
Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton
Routes of the armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton - 1779
School Site
Seth Green
Shaw Sisters
Site of Ca-Na-Wau-Gus
Site of Camp 23, Sp 5 - Letchworth State Park's first camp
Site of Camp Union
Site of De-Yu-It-Ga-Oh
Site of First Church
Site of First House in Dansville
Site of Old South Church
Site of Original Wadsworth Cabin
Site of Ska-Hase-Ga-O
Site of the First Church
Site of the Groveland Shaker Community
Solomon Woodruff
Sonyea Shaker Community
South Avon
Sparta First Presbyterian Church
State Hatchery
Telegraph Road
Temple Hill
The Civilian Conservation Corps
The First Presbyterian Church of Ossian
The Genesee Valley
The Genesee Valley Canal
The History of the Yard of Ale Bell
The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association
The Largest Dry Bed Dam East of the Mississippi River
This Park Dedicated to the Men of 3rd U.S. Marines
This wayside shrine marks the place
Treaty of Big Tree
Union Cemetery
Union Lodge No. 45
Village Square
Warner House
Where President Millard Fillmore Worked When a Boy
Why Was This Dam Built?
Williamsburg
Williamsburgh
Yellow Wasp Inn
"Da-Yo-It-Ga-O"
"Nunda Valley"
About Livingston County
Livingston County Timeline
Livingston County, located in western New York, has a rich history that dates back to its establishment in 1821. The area was originally inhabited by the Seneca Nation, part of the Iroquois Confederacy, who used the Genesee River as a vital waterway for transportation and trade. European exploration of the area began in the 17th century, with French and British settlers establishing trade networks and alliances with the Native American tribes.
In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the Sullivan Campaign of 1779 against the Iroquois Confederacy led to the displacement of the Seneca people from their ancestral lands. This opened up the area for settlement by European-Americans, and Livingston County was named after Robert R. Livingston, a prominent Founding Father and landowner in the region.
The early 19th century saw the establishment of towns and villages within Livingston County, including the county seat, Geneseo. The construction of the Genesee Valley Canal in the 1830s further facilitated settlement and economic growth, with the canal serving as a crucial transportation route for the agricultural and manufacturing industries.
During the mid-19th century, Livingston County played a significant role in the Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad. Prominent abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and William Morgan used the county as a base of operations, and many residents were involved in helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom.
Today, Livingston County is known for its scenic landscapes, historic sites, and strong sense of community. The region has embraced its agricultural heritage, with farming and agribusiness remaining important economic sectors. The county also boasts educational institutions, such as the State University of New York at Geneseo, that contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the area.
In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the Sullivan Campaign of 1779 against the Iroquois Confederacy led to the displacement of the Seneca people from their ancestral lands. This opened up the area for settlement by European-Americans, and Livingston County was named after Robert R. Livingston, a prominent Founding Father and landowner in the region.
The early 19th century saw the establishment of towns and villages within Livingston County, including the county seat, Geneseo. The construction of the Genesee Valley Canal in the 1830s further facilitated settlement and economic growth, with the canal serving as a crucial transportation route for the agricultural and manufacturing industries.
During the mid-19th century, Livingston County played a significant role in the Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad. Prominent abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and William Morgan used the county as a base of operations, and many residents were involved in helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom.
Today, Livingston County is known for its scenic landscapes, historic sites, and strong sense of community. The region has embraced its agricultural heritage, with farming and agribusiness remaining important economic sectors. The county also boasts educational institutions, such as the State University of New York at Geneseo, that contribute to the cultural and intellectual life of the area.
Livingston County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Livingston County, New York.
- 1683 - Livingston County is part of Albany County, which includes all of present-day New York State.
- 1781 - Albany County is divided, and Livingston County is part of Tryon County.
- 1784 - Tryon County is divided, and Livingston County is part of Ontario County.
- 1802 - Genesee County is formed from parts of Ontario County, and Livingston County is part of Genesee County.
- 1821 - Livingston County is officially established as a separate county.
- 1823 - Avon, the first town in Livingston County, is incorporated.
- 1825 - Mount Morris, Caledonia, Livonia, and Lima are incorporated as towns in Livingston County.
- 1831 - Geneseo is incorporated as a town in Livingston County.
- 1850s - The railroad reaches Livingston County, spurring growth and economic development.
- 1870s - Livonia Station becomes a major railroad hub in the county.
- 1920s - The Great Depression hits Livingston County, causing economic decline.
- 1940s - Livingston County experiences a resurgence in agriculture and manufacturing industries.
- 1990s - Tourism becomes an important part of the county's economy.
- Present - Livingston County continues to thrive with a diverse economy and a rich history.