Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Harriet Tubman
In memory of Harriet Tubman. Born a slave in Maryland about 1821. Died in Auburn, N.Y. March 10th, 1913. Called the "Moses" of her people during the Civil War. With rare courage, she led over three hundred negroes up from slavery to freedom and rendered invaluable service as nurse and spy.
With implicit trust in God she braved every danger and overcame every obstacle. Withal she possessed extraordinary foresight and judgement so that she truthfully said -
"On my underground railroad I nebber run my train off de track and I nebber los' a passenger."
Erected 1914 by Citizens of Auburn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 10, 1913.
Location. 42° 55.807′ N, 76° 34.146′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of Genesee Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Genesee Street. Plaque is on the Cayuga County Court House, to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 Genesee Street, Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to the Memory of William H. Seward (here, next to this marker); Cayuga County Court House (here, next to this marker); Cayuga County (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); Pomeroy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Korean War (about 400 feet away); The Moral of War (about 500 feet away); The Medal of Honor (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Also see . . . Harriet Tubman - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 978 times since then and 64 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week March 6, 2022. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4. submitted on March 12, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.