Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles C. Dwight
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, October 24, 2026
1. Charles C. Dwight Marker
Served from 1868 - 1901. 160th
Regiment Colonel in Civil War.
Purchased this home in 1871
& died here in 1902.
Erected 2026 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1247.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 42° 56.487′ N, 76° 34.019′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. It is on North Street (New York State Route 34), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 North Street, 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 (Iroquois)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: North Street Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First School House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cayuga County Bicentennial Memorial Garden at Willard Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willard Memorial Chapel - Welch Memorial Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willard Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Bouley Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wasco (approx. half a mile away); Auburn Prison (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Regarding Charles C. Dwight. From: wpgfoundation.org
Charles Chauncey Dwight was born in Berkshire County, Massachusetts on September 15th, 1830. At just 16, Dwight entered Williams College and went on to graduate from this institution with a B.A. in 1850. A few years later, he graduated from Albany Law School and was admitted to practice law in the New York State Supreme Court system. In 1854, Dwight opened a law office and became a resident of Auburn, NY. Charles C. Dwight
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, October 24, 2026
2. Charles C. Dwight Marker
When the nation erupted in a Civil War in 1861, Dwight resigned from his position to serve in the Union Army. He quickly rose through the ranks and became colonel of the 160th Regiment of New York Volunteers. After four years of service, Dwight returned to his practice and was soon appointed district attorney of Cayuga County. He also went on to serve as a member of the constitutional convention and aided in revising the state constitution in 1867.
A year later, Governor Fenton, appointed Dwight to the New York State Supreme Court in place of a justice that had recently died. When his term of service expired in 1869, Dwight was elected as a justice on the same court. Judge Dwight was very well-liked and was re-elected twice more. During his time as a judge, he served eight years in the general term, six years as a presiding judge, and about two years in the Court of Appeals. Dwight served until 1901, when he reached the age limit posted in the constitution. Dwight’s legal acumen is illustrated in an excerpt from his obituary: “His uprightedness of
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, October 24, 2026
3. Charles C. Dwight Marker - Across From Auburn Community Hospital
Dwight married Emma Munro of Camillus, NY in 1869. Two years later, the Dwights moved into a home at 149 North St. in Auburn. Charles C. Dwight lived at this home until his death in 1902. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
Sources:
Judge Dwight Dead. (1902, April 11). Auburn Argus.
Photographed by Susan A. Dalaba, October 24, 2026
4. Charles C. Dwight Marker - Up The Road From Upstate Cancer Center At Auburn Community Hospital
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2026, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
