Tottenville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Conference House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. Conference House Marker
Christopher Billops c. 1680 grand stone manor is named in memory of the 1776 conference convened at the House in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. It is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City and State Landmark.
Erected by City of New York Department of Parks & Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 30.198′ N, 74° 15.142′ W. Marker was on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It was in Tottenville. It was on Satterlee Street north of Hylan Blvd., on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 161 Satterlee St, Staten Island NY 10307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America and the Western World. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Conference House and Museum (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Conference House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Conference House (about 300 feet away, measured
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Biddle House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . The Conference House website. (Submitted on May 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional commentary.
1. "Billop" with only one "p"
Other markers have used "Billopp" as the spelling (with a double "p" at end).
— Submitted November 5, 2025, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Staten Island Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Marker on Satterlee Street
The Conference House can be seen in the photo beyond the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
4. Conference House
Captain Christopher Billopp, a British Naval Officer, built this manor house in 1680. It is one of the oldest houses still standing in New York City.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
5. Conference House Parlor
In this room, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met with British Admiral Lord Howe to discuss an end to the hostilities between the United States and Great Britain. An agreement was not reached, and the War continued for seven more years.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 12, 2015
6. Peace Conference at the Conference House
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Edward Rutledge meet with Gen. William Howe at the Conference House.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 962 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
