Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
J. Stewart Wells House
1867 70
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, June 7, 2025
1. J. Stewart Wells House Marker
Designated a historic landmark
by the Binghamton Commission on
Architecture and Design.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 5.974′ N, 75° 55.352′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (New York State Route 17C) and Chapin Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Main Street, Binghamton NY 13905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of Rod Serling (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Mary's Home (approx. Ό mile away); Site of Peterson's Tavern (approx. Ό mile away); First Congregational Church (approx. Ό mile away); Harlow E. Bundy House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Two Rivers Greenway (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Binghamton Clothing Company (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.
Also see . . . J. Stuart Wells House (Wikipedia).
The J. Stuart Wells House, now the Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home, is a historic home located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York, USA. It was built(Submitted on June 29, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York.)in 1867-1870 and designed by the noted New York State architect Isaac G. Perry. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick dwelling on a cut stone foundation and topped by a hipped, cross-gabled roof. It was expanded in the 1940s-1950s and features a wrap-around porch. Also on the property is a 2-story brick carriage house. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
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Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, June 7, 2025
2. J. Stewart Wells House Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, June 7, 2025
3. J. Stewart Wells House
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, June 7, 2025
4. J. Stewart Wells House Marker
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, June 7, 2025
5. Ernest H. Parsons Funeral Home
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
