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Irondequoit Melon, Irondequoit - Historical Marker

Irondequoit Melon, Irondequoit

Our Irondequoit
melon was developed here
on the Wm. Sutton far. Its
seed was first sold 1899.
Very famous for its taste
wiped out by blight 1940s.

Located at: 845 East Ridge Road, Irondequoit, NY 14617
Placed by: Irondequoit Grange No. 849

Photo dated: Aug. 20, 2021
Photo by: Dick Halsey

 


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