Downtown in Rochester in Monroe County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Site in Journalism
[The North Star]
Erected 1976 by The Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Historic Sites in Journalism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 43° 9.345′ N, 77° 36.705′ W. Marker is in Rochester, New York, in Monroe County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Main St. near Aqueduct St., on the right when traveling east. From the street, the marker is partially hidden behind a bus shelter. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester NY 14614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Reynolds Arcade (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass 1815-1895 (within shouting distance of this marker); Powers and Wilder Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Mills and Races (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Front Street (about 300 feet away); Tavern of Silvius Hoard (about 300 feet away); From Hunting Ground to City (about 400 feet away); Erie Canal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
More about this marker. Next to the bus shelter is a more detailed sign/plaque with more information on Douglass and the North Star, and Douglass' life and work. Just inside the building is a small display on Douglass. On the north side of Main St. facing south is a granite pedestal with a metal plaque with more information on Douglass.
Additional keywords. North Star Newspaper, Frederick Douglass' Newspaper
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.