Downtown in Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Olmsted Family

Underground Railroad Agents

Photographed by Charles Berman, October 3, 2024

1. The Olmsted Family Marker

Inscription. Major Olmsted reported to the Binghamton Press in 1910 how his father and mother were active agents of the Underground Railroad and how their house was used to provide refuge for those who were passing through Binghamton. Olmsted described one episode in which, as a child, he remembered seeing people hiding in the woodshed chamber in their house. He was at first frightened until his mother explained that they were providing help to the people who were escaping the horrors of slavery and seeking refuge and liberty in Canada.

Erected by Binghamton University Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 42° 6.016′ N, 75° 54.783′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Henry Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Henry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Chenango St, Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christ Church (Episcopal) (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Opera House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Binghamton Clothing Company (about 700 feet away); Perry Block (about 700 feet away); James Herbert Cameron (about 700 feet away); Fannie Lou Hamer (about 700 feet away); Brigham Hall (about 700 feet away); A. Phillip Randolph (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Photographed by Charles Berman, September 28, 2024

2. The Olmsted Family Marker

The Binghamton Press, 15 Jan 1910 image. Click for full size.

3. The Binghamton Press, 15 Jan 1910

4. The Binghamton Press, 15 Jan 1910

Photographed by Charles Berman, October 3, 2024

5. The Olmsted Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 30, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. 5. submitted on October 4, 2024, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.