Allentown in Buffalo in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore Roosevelt
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
1. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
26th President
of
The United States of America
Inaugurated at this site
September 14th, 1901
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 14, 1901.
Location. 42° 54.09′ N, 78° 52.378′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. It is in Allentown. It is on Delaware Avenue (New York State Route 384), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 641 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo NY 14202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and specifically in Western New York. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Bob Uplinger's Arrest (about 600 feet away); Toni Sisti Park (about 600 feet away); Westminster Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple Beth Zion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sisters of Charity Hospital (approx. 0.3 miles away); Second Home of the Medical School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Adam House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.
Other markers no longer nearby. Wilcox Mansion (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Guide Board Road (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. (Submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
2. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
3. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
The Ansley Wilcox house, where Roosevelt took the Oath of Office, can be seen on the left.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
4. Theodore Roosevelt Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
5. Library of the Wilcox House
In this room, Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office of President of the United States. The small table indicates where TR stood.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
6. Inside the Wilcox House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2019
7. Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site
The Theodore Roosevelt statue and marker is at the Theodore Roosevelt National Historic Site.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 536 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 22, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
