Seneca Falls in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Seneca Falls

The Birthplace of Women’s Rights

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 28, 2019

1. Welcome to Seneca Falls Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to Seneca Falls, where its roots run deep and strong. The community has evolved over three centuries into the Historic gateway to the Finger Lakes since our founding in 1829. The best of our heritage remains today – a strong work ethic, a family-centered community, and an intense respect for the amazing beauty and resources that encompass and surround Seneca Falls.

Today you can visit our local museums and parks to discover our incredible history including visitation by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century through the immense growth of technology due to vast water resources and the railroad together with astounding social movement and reform including the birth of the women’s rights movement and the Underground Railroad.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Colonial Era • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.

Location. 42° 54.63′ N, 76° 47.983′ W. Marker is in Seneca Falls, New York, in Seneca County. Marker is on Fall Street (U.S. 20) just west of Mynderse Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Fall Street, Seneca Falls NY 13148, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wesleyan Chapel: 1985 to today (a few steps from this marker); The Wesleyan Chapel: 1871 to 1985 (a few steps from this marker); The Wesleyan Chapel: 1843 to 1871 (a few steps from this marker); First Convention For Woman’s Rights (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); First Woman’s Rights Convention (within shouting distance of this marker); Onward to the Vote (within shouting distance of this marker); A Courageous Call for Equal Rights (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Falls.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 28, 2019

2. Inset

Places of interest

The National Women's Hall of Fame image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner

3. The National Women's Hall of Fame

across the Cayuga-Seneca Canal; Elizabeth Cady Stanton Park, right, with a duplicate marker in the parking lot.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton plaque flanking the park entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 28, 2019

4. Elizabeth Cady Stanton plaque flanking the park entrance

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2018

5. Elizabeth Cady Stanton plaque flanking the park entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.