NYS Marker Dedications for Purdy’s Dock and First Freethinkers Meeting
Saturday, May 14th, 2022 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Huron Presbyterian Church: 6424 N Huron Rd, Wolcott, NY 14590
A dedication ceremony for two new NYS historic markers commemorating Purdy’s Dock and the first meeting of the Freethinkers Association will take place in Wolcott, NY. Hosted by the Town of Huron, the dedication will begin at 2 p.m. at the Huron Presbyterian Church.
Marker Inscription
PURDY’S DOCK
REV. FAY HOVEY PURDY,
1816-1894, METHODIST
EVANGELIST, EST. SAWMILL
AND BOAT LANDING AT
THIS SITE CA. 1870.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2020
Marker Inscription
FIRST MEETING
FREETHINKERS ASSOCIATION OF
CENTRAL & WESTERN NEW YORK
ORGANIZED HERE AUGUST 1877.
HOSTED BY JAMES M. COSAD,
ABOUT 2,000 ATTENDED.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2019