Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Frederick Douglass
(1818-1895)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2022
1. Frederick Douglass Marker
abolitionist and reformer, he firmly believed
in the equality of all people, regardless of race or sex.
"The life of a nation is secure only while the nation
is honest, truthful, and virtuous."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights • War, US Civil.
Location. 42° 6.096′ N, 75° 54.91′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. Marker is along the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Promenade along the east bank of the Chenango River, between Henry and Clinton Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rosa L. Parks (a few steps from this marker); Daisy L. Bates (a few steps from this marker); E. D. Nixon (a few steps from this marker); James L. Farmer, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); A. Phillip Randolph (a few steps from this marker); William L. Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); Fannie Lou Hamer (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2022
2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Promenade, looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
