Rome in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
1. Senator John F. Kennedy Marker
of Massachusetts addressed
two thousand Romans from
this site September 29, 1960, in
his quest for the presidency
of the United States.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1960.
Location. 43° 12.779′ N, 75° 27.286′ W. Marker is in Rome, New York, in Oneida County. It is at the intersection of East Court Street and North James Street, on the right when traveling west on East Court Street. Marker is mounted to the right of the entrance to the Oneida County Court House on E Court St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 N James St, Rome NY 13440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (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: Rome Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Peter Gansevoort, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); British Trenches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rome (about 300 feet away); Unknown Soldiers (about 500 feet away); Futile Approach (about 600 feet
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 30, 2014
2. Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
3. Senator John F. Kennedy Marker
Marker is mounted to the right of the entrace of the Oneida County Courthouse building.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 17, 2008
4. Rome's Courthouse
The courthouse was completed in 1851 and is an example of Greek Revival architecture. This building replaced the original courthouse, which was built in 1807 and burned in 1848. The dome was added in 1902.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 740 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on August 4, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
