Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of the Old Western Exchange Tavern

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 14, 2023

1. Site of the Old Western Exchange Tavern Marker

Inscription. Here General Lafayette was entertained June 1, 1825

Erected 1925 by Daughters of the American Revolution (Oswago Chapter).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1825.

Location. 42° 55.867′ N, 76° 34.025′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. It is on Genesee Street west of South Street (New York State Route 34), on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Exchange Street alley, mounted to a building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Genesee St, Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Central New York,

and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee

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(Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Bostwick's Tavern (here, next to this marker); Votes for Women (a few steps from this marker); Women’s Educational & Industrial Union (WEIU) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Votes for Women (about 500 feet away); Auburn Memorial City Hall (about 500 feet away); South Street Area Historic District (about 500 feet away); Westminster Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); David Munson Osborne Memorial City Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 14, 2023

2. Site of the Old Western Exchange Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.