Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Votes for Women
Road to the 19th Amendment
— National Votes for Women Trail —
Photographed By Mira Earls, May 17, 2023
1. Votes for Women Marker
Women's educational and industrial union, est. 1882. Inspired working women to join suffrage movement. Building opened on this site in 1907.
Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 169.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Votes for Women Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 42° 55.805′ N, 76° 33.968′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of South Street and Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling north on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Munson Osborne Memorial City Hall (a few steps from this marker); William H. Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Cayuga County Soldiers and Sailors (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Votes for Women (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Bostwick's Tavern (about 400 feet away); Site of the Old Western Exchange Tavern
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Photographed By Mira Earls, May 17, 2023
2. Votes for Women Marker
The statue of Harriet Tubman is in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
