Watertown in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roswell Pettibone Flower
Representative in the Forty Seventh
and in the Fifty First Congress
Governor of the State of New York
MDCCCXCII - MDCCCXCIV
Erected in affectionate and
grateful remembrance of his
noble manhood, his distinguished
public services and his loving
kindness to all
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Governor Roswell Pettibone Flower Monument
A gift from the People of the City of Watertown, New York
in memory of Jefferson County native
Roswell P. Flower (1835-99)
United States Congressman (1881-83, 1889-91)
30th Governor of New York State (1892-94)
Dedicated September 1, 1902
Sculpted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907)
Restoration completed in partnership with
many individuals, organizations & businesses
Centennial rededication September 2003
Erected 1902 by the People of Watertown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1899.
Location. 43° 58.432′ N, 75° 54.655′ W. Marker is in Watertown, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Stone Street, in the median on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watertown NY 13601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Keep Home (about 400 feet away); Public Square Fountain (about 400 feet away); Frank Winfield Woolworth (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Early Settlers of Watertown (about 500 feet away); War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Also see . . .
1. Roswell Pettibone Flower (1835-1899) Congressional Bio. (Submitted on November 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Portrait and Biography of Roswell Pettibone Flower - Watertown, New York. (Submitted on November 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Roswell Pettibone Flower at Find A Grave. (Submitted on November 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on November 16, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.