Warsaw in Wyoming County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Seth M. Gates House

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 2, 2013

1. Seth M. Gates House Marker

Inscription. Seth M. Gates's outspoken criticism of slavery marked his two terms in the House of Representatives, from 1839 to 1843. When Gates used his congressional position to mail out the proceedings of- the World Anti·Slavery Convention in 1840, a Savannah planter put a $500 bounty on his head, dead or alive.

Warsaw residents had formed an antislavery society in 1833, and the first antislavery political party, the Liberty Party, started here in 1839. Gates moved to Warsaw in 1844, where he joined an active local anti·slavery community Gates became one of the town's seven Underground Railroad conductors. One of the eulogies at Gates's funeral in 1877 explained that "he felt that duty to his God, who had made of one blood all nations of men. . . bade him to strike as best he could against the fetters on the limbs of his brothers."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 42° 44.457′ N, 78° 8.089′ W. Marker is in Warsaw, New York, in Wyoming County. Marker is at the intersection of Perry Street and Clinton Street, on the left when traveling north on Perry Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warsaw NY 14569, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Seth M. Gates House

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(a few steps from this marker); Early Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street 1910 (about 700 feet away); Abram B. Lawrence (about 800 feet away); 1853-1925 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warsaw Convention (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warsaw's First House (approx. 0.2 miles away); John A. McElwain (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warsaw.

Also see . . . Gates, Seth M., House. National Register of Historic Places form, National Archives. (Submitted on September 20, 2023, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Seth M. Gates House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 2, 2013

2. Seth M. Gates House and Marker

Seth M. Gates House Marker as seen facing North on Perry Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 2, 2013

3. Seth M. Gates House Marker as seen facing North on Perry Street

Seth M. Gates House Marker as seen facing South on Perry Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yugoboy, April 2, 2013

4. Seth M. Gates House Marker as seen facing South on Perry Street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 634 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.