Physical Address:  781 Field St., Clifton Springs, NY 14432

GPS Coordinates:  43° 00′ 01.14″ N – 77° 08′ 31.69″ W

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Approaching the Hiram Edson Farm Going West Toward Rochester on the New York State Thurway

  • The Hiram Edson farm is situated near the New York Thruway between exits 42 and 43.
  • If going west toward Rochester, get off the Thruway at exit 42 (Geneva, Lyons).
  • Turn right on Highway 14 south.
  • Go .2 mile (.3 kilometer) to Highway 96 north.
  • Follow 96 north for nine miles (14.5 kilometers).
  • You will go through the village of Phelps with two traffic lights.
  • The third traffic light you come to will be County Road 25. Turn right.
  • Go approximately one mile (1.6 kilometers) to County Road 27.
  • There will be a state historic marker for “Gypsum” on the right.
  • Turn left on County Road 27 and go approximately 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers) to Field Street.
  • Turn right onto Field Street and proceed .1 mile (.16 kilometer) to the Hiram Edson Sign and turn right on the farm road.
  • The Hiram Edson Welcome Center will be visable ahead of you.
  • Park your vehicle in the parking lot, next to the house.

Approaching the Hiram Edson Farm Going East from Buffalo/Rochester on the New York State Thurway

  • To reach the Edson farm while going east from Buffalo/Rochester, get off the Thruway at exit 43 (Manchester, Palymra), which is Highway 21.
  • After leaving the toll gate, proceed to stop sign.
  • Turn right onto Highway 21 and go about 500 feet (152 meters) to the intersection.
  • Turn left on Highway 96 south.
  • Stay on 96 for 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) to an intersection with a stop light.
  • This will be County Road 25.
  • Turn left and proceed approximately one mile (1.6 kilometer) to County Road 27.
  • There will be a state historic marker for “Gypsum” on the right.
  • Turn left on County Road 27 and go approximately 1.4 miles (2.25 kilometers) to Field Street.
  • Turn right onto Field Street and proceed 0.1 miles (0.16 km) to the Hiram Edson Sign and turn right on the farm road.
  • The Hiram Edson Welcome Center will be visable ahead of you.
  • Park your vehicle in the parking lot, next to the welcome center.