Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William H. Seward
1801 - 1872
"How through these years in silence thou hast borne the cruel doubt, the slanders of debate, the assassin's knife, and keener blade of scorn, wielded by party in its narrow hate: How could'st thou pause each step to vindicate of thy surpassing work? Lo! It is done. Freedom enshrined in our regenerate state. And they who were divided made one!"
The Constitution regulates our stewardship. The Constitution devotes the domain to union, to justice, to defence, to welfare and to liberty.
But there ia a righter law than the Constitution, which regulates our authority over the domain, and devotes it to the same noble purposes.
Presented November 15, 1888, to the City of Auburn, by the townsmen and friends of William H. Seward, in commembration of his beneficant life, and of his distinguished services to the state, to the nation, and to mankind.
Erected 1888 by Townsmen and friends of William H. Seward.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1888.
Location. 42° 55.717′ N, 76° 33.972′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of South Street (New York State Route 34) and William Street when traveling north on South Street. Memorial is adjacent and south of the Seward House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Alexis De Tocqueville (a few steps from this marker); Seward Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named William H. Seward (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial to Cayuga County Soldiers and Sailors (about 500 feet away); David Munson Osborne Memorial City Hall (about 500 feet away); Votes for Women (about 500 feet away); John Foster Dulles (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Votes for Women (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Also see . . .
1. William H. Seward - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Seward House Historic Museum. (Submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
3. SEWARD, William Henry - Biographical Directory of the U.S, Congress. (Submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.