Historical Markers in Ontario County, New York
1656 Chapel of St. Michael 1656
1788 Survey
200 Years of Peace and Friendship
A Memorial
Apple Orchard
Athasata (Kryn)
Auburn Trail Location Map
Austin Steward
B.P.O. Elks No. 1054
Bee Sting Death
Birthplace James A. Hard
Blue & White Garden
Boathouse History
Burning Springs
Camp Site
Canandaigua
Carolbarb Park
Cayuga-Seneca Canal Entrance
City of Canandaigua
Cobblestone Pumphouse at Fishers Station
Cooper Shop
Deceased Veterans Memorial
DeNonville's Army Ambushed
Deohako
Dyagodiyu
East Bloomfield Academy
East Bloomfield to the Memory of her Sons
Ezra Wilmarth
Farmington Quaker Crossroads Historic District
Fay & Bowen Engine Company
First Church
First Congregational Church
First Town Hall
Fisher Homestead
Fishers
Fishers
Former Railbed
Friends Meeting House
Frost Town
Gahayanduk
Gahayanduk
Gahayanduk Fort Hill
Gandougarae
Gandougarae
Gannagaro
Gannagaro
Gannagaro
Gannondata
Gannongarae
Ganondagan
Gano'so:d
Gayanessha'gowa
Geneva Hotel
Gorham Mill
Granger Homestead
Graves
Grimes Glen
Hanuwane
Hathaway Home
Haudenosaunee
Haudenosaunee Family
Herendeen Home
Herendeen Homestead
Historic Canandaigua Public Square
Holloway's Inn
Home of Sgt. Amos Woodin
In Honor of All Veterans
In Memory
Japanese Garden
Japanese Garden & Tea House
Jikonhsaseh
Jikonhsaseh
Korean War and Cold War Memorial
Lapham Home
Lochland
Log House
Manchester Veterans Memorial
Marcus Whitman
Mead Square
Medical College
Memorial - Canesque, Chief of the Senecas
Moonlight Garden
Naples
Naples
Naples c1859 - Powered by Grimes Creek
New York Central Station at Main Street Fishers
Nundawahonoga
Old Red Mill
Old Reed Homestead
Old Stone Shop
Old-Fashioned Garden
Onenodaji:h
Onondowahgah
Pabos
Palisades
Pansey Garden
Park Place
Pathmark Geneva
Pathmark Geneva
Pathmark Geneva
Pathmark Geneva
Pathmark Geneva
Patriot Burials
Peirce Pavillion 2
Phelps Historic District
Phelps Methodist Episcopal Church
Phelps World War Memorial
Pioneer Cemetery
Pioneer Home
Pitts Mansion
Pulteney Land Office
Pumphouse
Pumpkin Hook
Rochester Area
Rock Garden
Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton 1779
Routes of the armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton,
Sampson Naval Training Station Veterans
Seneca Indians
Seneca Trail
Seneca Women as Horticulturalists
Site of Home and Laboratory of Fred M. Locke
Smith Farm
Smith's Mill
Smith's Opera House
Soldiers Sailors Memorial Library
Sonnenberg Gardens
Spring
Squaw Island
The Clearing
The Frame Home
The Last General Council of the United States
The Peacock House/Aviary
The Seneca Indian Village of Gandougarae
The Steamer "Seneca"
The War on Corn
This Memorial
Threshing Barn
Totiakton
Town Hall Site
Town of Bloomfield
Unionville
Valentown Site
Victor Centennial, 1913
Vietnam War Memorial
War Memorial
Washington Street
Wenishadenyoh
Wilder Cemetery
Women's Rights
Woodville
World War I Memorial
World War II Memorial
About Ontario County
Ontario County Timeline
Ontario County, located in the western region of the state of New York, has a rich and diverse history. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Seneca, Cayuga, and Onondaga. European settlement began in the late 18th century when pioneers, mainly from New England, started to establish farms and communities in the area.
In 1789, Ontario County was officially founded, named after Lake Ontario which borders its northern edge. The county's first seat was located in Canandaigua, a thriving town that quickly became a center of trade and commerce in the region. During the early 19th century, Canandaigua gained prominence as the county seat and attracted many influential figures, including political leaders and social reformers.
The region played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Susan B. Anthony, a prominent suffragist, resided in Ontario County for several years and organized influential suffrage conventions in the area. Canandaigua was also home to the Ontario County Courthouse, where the famous trial of Susan B. Anthony took place in 1873, resulting in her conviction for voting illegally.
Ontario County has experienced growth and development throughout the 20th century and into the present day. The area's diverse economy includes agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. Today, the county is known for its picturesque landscapes, historical sites, and attractions such as the Finger Lakes wine region, making it a popular destination for visitors and residents alike.
In 1789, Ontario County was officially founded, named after Lake Ontario which borders its northern edge. The county's first seat was located in Canandaigua, a thriving town that quickly became a center of trade and commerce in the region. During the early 19th century, Canandaigua gained prominence as the county seat and attracted many influential figures, including political leaders and social reformers.
The region played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Susan B. Anthony, a prominent suffragist, resided in Ontario County for several years and organized influential suffrage conventions in the area. Canandaigua was also home to the Ontario County Courthouse, where the famous trial of Susan B. Anthony took place in 1873, resulting in her conviction for voting illegally.
Ontario County has experienced growth and development throughout the 20th century and into the present day. The area's diverse economy includes agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. Today, the county is known for its picturesque landscapes, historical sites, and attractions such as the Finger Lakes wine region, making it a popular destination for visitors and residents alike.
Ontario County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Ontario County, New York.
- 1789 - Ontario County is established as one of the original counties in New York State.
- 1790 - The first permanent settlement is established in Canandaigua, the current county seat.
- 1794 - Ontario County Courthouse is built in Canandaigua.
- 1802 - Rochester becomes part of Ontario County.
- 1821 - Monroe County is created, separating from Ontario County.
- 1823 - Yates County is created, further reducing the size of Ontario County.
- 1840s - The railroad arrives in Ontario County, stimulating economic growth.
- 1874 - Ontario County Courthouse burns down and is later rebuilt.
- 1900s - Ontario County becomes known for its agricultural production, particularly grape growing and winemaking.