Tottenville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Conference House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
1. The Conference House Markers
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“The Billopp House”
built before 1700
In this house on September 11, 1776 after the Battle of Long Island a Peace Conference was held between Lord Howe, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge.
Erected by
Abraham Cole Chapter
Richmond County Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
May 25, 1929
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has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1966
Erected 1929 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Abraham Cole & Richmond County Chapters.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution
this page online
Location. 40° 30.186′ N, 74° 15.199′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tottenville. Marker can be reached from Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the front of the house in Staten Island's Conference House Park. 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. Billopp House (here, next to this marker); Conference House and Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Conference House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Conference House (about 300 feet away); Reflections of a Maritime Community (about 800 feet away); Biddle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Z. de Csipkes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Also see . . . The Conference House. (Submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
2. Markers in Conference House Park
The markers are on the right side of the front door of the Conference House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
3. The Conference House
This house, famous for the Peace Conference held here on September 11, 1776, is the only pre-Revolutionary manor house still standing in New York City.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
4. 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.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
5. Room Where the Conference Occured
A painting of Benjamin Franklin can be seen in the mirror that hangs in the parlor of the Conference House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 12, 2015
6. The Conference House Markers
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Gen. Howe, and others pose on the steps of the Conference House. The markers can be seen on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,347 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
