New Berlin in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anson Burlingame
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 5, 2020
1. Anson Burlingame Marker
Anson Burlingame
Born in New Berlin
November 14th 1820
As minister to China under Lincoln,
he was the first to unite the Orient
and the Occident in affairs of state.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 14, 1820.
Location. 42° 37.423′ N, 75° 19.927′ W. Marker is in New Berlin, New York, in Chenango County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (New York State Route 8) and Genesee Street ( Route 80), on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. Located in front of the New Berlin Library & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Berlin NY 13411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrews Church and Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); N.Y.O. & W. Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); John P. Usher (approx. Ό mile away); New Berlin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gratz Tract (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hoboken (approx. 0.6 miles away); School House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Berlin.
Regarding Anson Burlingame. Burlingame was a state senator and also a Congressman (1855-1861). He denounced Rep. Preston Brooks for the latters assault of Sen. Charles Sumner. Brooks challenged Burlingame to a duel, but Brooks failed to show up for the contest.
Also see . . . Anson Burlingame (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel
2. Anson Burlingame Marker
Internet Archive
3. The Late Anson Burlingame
“We give on this page the portrait of Mr. Anson Burlingame, Chinese Envoy to the United States and European Powers, who died at St. Petersburg, Russia, on the 23rd of February, after an illness of only four days.” – Harpers Weekly. Burlingame was appointed minister to the Qing Empire by Abraham Lincoln. After he retired the Chinese government appointed him envoy extraordinaire and minister plenipotentiary to lead a diplomatic mission from China to the United States and other European powers.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on August 28, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
