Cooperstown in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Emancipation Day
Photographed By Lori Paparteys, March 26, 2021
1. Emancipation Day Marker
On July 4, 1827 both free and once-enslaved people of color celebrated emancipation in New York at this church with speaker Hayden Waters.
Erected 2018 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 479.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1827.
Location. 42° 41.914′ N, 74° 55.491′ W. Marker is in Cooperstown, New York, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of Pioneer Street and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Pioneer Street. Located in front of the First Presbyterian Church-Sanctuary and Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cooperstown NY 13326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Susan B. Anthony (a few steps from this marker); Oldest Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Doubleday Field (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneer Alley (about 600 feet away); Otsego Hall (about 600 feet away); Site of the First National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction (about 700 feet away); Hoffman Lane (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Doubleday Field (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cooperstown.
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Photographed By Lori Paparteys, March 26, 2021
2. Emancipation Day Marker and Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
