Tottenville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Conference House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. Conference House Marker
Christopher Billop’s c. 1680 grand stone manor is named in memory of the 1776 conference convened at the House in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. It is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City and State Landmark.
Erected by City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.
Location. 40° 30.198′ N, 74° 15.142′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tottenville. Marker is on Satterlee Street north of Hylan Blvd., on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conference House and Museum (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Conference House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Conference House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Billopp House (about 300 feet away); Reflections of a Maritime Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); Biddle House
this page online
Also see . . . The Conference House website. (Submitted on May 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Staten Island Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Marker on Satterlee Street
The Conference House can be seen in the photo beyond the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
4. Conference House
Captain Christopher Billopp, a British Naval Officer, built this manor house in 1680. It is one of the oldest houses still standing in New York City.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
5. Conference House Parlor
In this room, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met with British Admiral Lord Howe to discuss an end to the hostilities between the United States and Great Britain. An agreement was not reached, and the War continued for seven more years.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 12, 2015
6. Peace Conference at the Conference House
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Edward Rutledge meet with Gen. William Howe at the Conference House.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
