On March 22, 1799, the New York legislature passed a law for a public road from Fort Schuyler (Utica) to Canawaugus on the Genesee River and was called the Great Genesee Road. Then it was extended to Buffalo.
By the end of the 18th century, parts were still rough and much of the construction was outsourced to private companies.
On April 1, 1800, the Seneca Road Company was chartered and became the Seneca Turnpike, charging tolls along its 157 miles.
Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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