Jamestown in Chautauqua County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Reuben E. Fenton
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
1. Home of Reuben E. Fenton Marker
Governor 1865-1869
U.S. Senator 1869-1875
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 42° 5.505′ N, 79° 14.328′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, New York, in Chautauqua County. It is on Washington Street 0.1 miles west of Prospect Street, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Fenton History Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jamestown NY 14701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, 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 the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the New York State Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lost Neighborhood (about 400 feet away); Public Market (about 500 feet away); Brooklyn Square (about 500 feet away); Birmingham Auto (about 600 feet away); American Aristotype Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Policeman George Kendall (approx. 0.2 miles away); WWI Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.
Also see . . .
1. Reuben Eaton Fenton at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 23, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Fenton History Center Museum and Research Center. (Submitted on April 23, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Fenton, Gov. Reuben, Mansion. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 19, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
2. Home of Reuben E. Fenton Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
3. Home of Reuben E. Fenton
Now the Fenton History Center
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
4. Home of Reuben E. Fenton Historical Landmark Plaque
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
5. Statue of Reuben Fenton
In front of Fenton History Center
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
6. Reuben Fenton Statue
Side A
During the Civil War he was affectionately known as "The Soldiers' Friend"
"Soldiers," said he, "Your state thanks you and gives you pledge of her lasting gratitude."
"The people will regard with jealous pride your welfare and honor, not forgetting the widow, the fatherless."
"Soldiers," said he, "Your state thanks you and gives you pledge of her lasting gratitude."
"The people will regard with jealous pride your welfare and honor, not forgetting the widow, the fatherless."
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
7. Reuben Fenton Statue
Side B
Representative in Congress
1853-1864
1853-1864
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
8. Reuben Fenton Statue
Side C
Reuben Eaton Fenton
July 4th 1819 August 25th 1885
Governor of New York State
1865 - 1869
July 4th 1819 August 25th 1885
Governor of New York State
1865 - 1869
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 21, 2013
9. Reuben Fenton Statue
Side D
Unites States Senator
1869 - 1875
1869 - 1875
Library of Congress
10. Hon. Reuben Eaton Fenton of N.Y.
Photo taken between 1860 and 1875 - Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 23, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 10. submitted on May 31, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
