Johnstown in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Suffrage Pioneer
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
1. Suffrage Pioneer Marker
Erected 2017 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 372.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists.
Location. 43° 0.405′ N, 74° 22.458′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, New York, in Fulton County. Marker is on North William Street near Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown NY 12095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonial Court House (a few steps from this marker); Tryon County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); General Lafayette (a few steps from this marker); Johnson Hall - 1763 (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder of Johnstown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Superintendent of Indian Affairs (about 300 feet away); A Military Commander (about 300 feet away); A Colonial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnstown.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, July 20, 2019
2. Suffrage Pioneer Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 18, 2014
3. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
This 1889 portrait of Elizabeth Cady Stanton by Anna Elizabeth Klumpke hangs in the National Portait Gallery in Washington, DC.
"Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a feminist from the start, refusing to include 'Obey' in her marriage vows to her husband; and when she spoke of God she used the female pronoun. Stanton helped organize the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, which was the founding momentof the American women's rights movement, and she was the longtime president of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Although Stanton's goal was to give women political power through the ballot, she spearheaded other feminist goals, such as liberalizing divorce laws and reforming child-rearing methods. But unlike other early feminists, she always insisted on the primacy of women's right to vote over other reform objectives, including abolition. She wrote 'Our "Pathway" is straight to the ballot box with no variableness nor shadow of turning.'" -- National Portrait Gallery
"Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a feminist from the start, refusing to include 'Obey' in her marriage vows to her husband; and when she spoke of God she used the female pronoun. Stanton helped organize the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, which was the founding momentof the American women's rights movement, and she was the longtime president of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Although Stanton's goal was to give women political power through the ballot, she spearheaded other feminist goals, such as liberalizing divorce laws and reforming child-rearing methods. But unlike other early feminists, she always insisted on the primacy of women's right to vote over other reform objectives, including abolition. She wrote 'Our "Pathway" is straight to the ballot box with no variableness nor shadow of turning.'" -- National Portrait Gallery
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Delos Woodruff of Glenville, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2. submitted on July 21, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on July 21, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
