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William Henry Seward
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By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009 | |
| | | 1. William Henry Seward Marker | | |
Inscription. Born in Florida, New York
May 16, 1801
Died in Auburn, New York
October 10, 1872
New York State Senator
1831 – 1834
Governor, New York State
1839 – 1842
United States Senator
1849 – 1861
Secretary of State
of the United States
1861 – 1869
Alaska Purchase 1867
“He was faithful”
Location. 41° 19.965′ N, 74° 21.409′ W. Marker is in Florida, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on S Main Street (New York Route 17A), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florida NY 10921, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. William H. Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Randallville (approx. 0.5 miles away); Hambletonian (approx. 3.2 miles away); Sugar Loaf Community of Craftsmen (approx. 3.7 miles away); Conrad Sly Homestead (approx. 3.7 miles away); Sugar Loaf School District #4 (approx. 3.9 miles away); Furybrook Farm (approx. 4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Florida.
Also see . . . William H. Seward (1801-1872). Mr. Lincoln’s White House website. (Submitted on July 26, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009 | |
| | | 2. William Henry Seward Monument | | This monument is located in Florida, NY, just south of the site of Seward's birthplace. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Seward Marker in Florida, NY | | Seward’s purchase of Alaska in 1867 was ridiculed as “Seward’s Folly.” | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Closeup of William Seward Bust | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2008 | |
| | | 5. William Seward Statue | | This statue of William Seward is located in Madison Square Park in New York City. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on July 26, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 127 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Submitted on July 26, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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