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Clarendon:
The five town designated historical sites Include:
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The Stone Store - Rt. 31A & Rt. 237 in Hamlin |
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The former Universalist Church* - Rt. 31A in Hamlin |
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The waterfalls in the town park area* - Rt. 237 in
Hamlin |
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The Carl Akeley Birthplace* - Hinds Rd. |
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The Lewis Home* - Rt. 237 south of Hamlin |
*Has historic marker
There are 5 Pioneer Cemeteries:
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Cook Cemetery |
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Christian Graveyard |
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Robinson Burial Ground |
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Glidden Cemetery |
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Maplewood Cemetery |
Other Points of Interest Include:
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The Lime Kiln in Hamlin |
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CHS Museum Property |
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Muckland in the southwest part of town |
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Cobblestone home on Bennetts Corners Road |
Former Hamlin Include:
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East Clarendon |
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Honest Hill |
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Manning |
Waterfalls
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Holley Waterfalls
The Holley Waterfalls is a manmade waterfall located in Holley, New York.
From the town square head west on Frisbee Terrace, to view
this lovely manmade waterfall.
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Clarendon Waterfalls
Clarendon Falls is a pretty waterfall located in a small park in Clarendon,
New York.
It is located just south of the intersection of route 31A and route 237.
Pack a lunch as there is a small park and pavilion for your use.
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Medina Waterfalls
From the center of the village of Medina head east. Turn left onto
State Street and left again onto Horan Road, a short jaunt over the bridge
will lead to you a small parking area on the left. Here you find a
kiosk with information about the history on the canal. A short walk
down the towpath will allow you to view the rushing falls. Bring your
camera to capture the spectacular view.
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Other:
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Medina Railroad Museum -
PO Box 136; Medina, NY 14103
Phone 585-798-6106
- Open 7 days a week between 12 noon and 7 PM at 530 West Ave. Huge model
railroad exhibit located in a restored former New York Central freight
depot, the museum contains about 5,000 artifacts. In addition to scale model
railroading layouts & exhibits, the museum has substantial fire fighting
equipment and antique toys on display. A not-for-profit, NYS chartered
museum, this facility is within walking distance of the historic Erie Canal.
Check their website for additional info at:
www.railroadmuseum.net
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