Seneca Falls in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
When Anthony Met Stanton
Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013
1. When Anthony Met Stanton Marker
In May 1851, there was a chance encounter on the streets of Seneca Falls which forever altered the struggle for women's rights. Amelia Jenks Bloomer introduced Susan B. Anthony to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The friendship that was forged between Stanton and Anthony gave direction and momentum to the seventy-two year struggle for women's suffrage which culminated on August 26, 1920 in the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United Stated Constitution. Neither woman lived to see this happen.Given to the Village of Seneca Falls by Governor George E. Pataki on behalf of The Governor's Commission Honoring the Achievements of Women, July 18, 1998
A. E. Ted Aub, sculptor
Erected 1998 by Governor's Commission Honoring the Achievements of Women.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the Susan B. Anthony series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1851.
Location. 42° 54.531′ N, 76° 47.677′ W. Marker is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Norman J. Gould (within shouting distance of this marker); "Passage" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flats (within shouting distance of this marker); Suffrage Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Van Cleef Lake (about 700 feet away); Amelia Bloomer (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Falls.
More about this marker. The most prominent part of this marker is the statuary. The informational text is on a plaque set in the ground.
Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013
2. When Anthony Met Stanton Marker as seen facing east
Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013
3. When Anthony Met Stanton Sculpture
Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013
4. When Anthony Met Stanton Sculpture (Detail)
Photographed By Yugoboy, February 21, 2013
5. When Anthony Met Stanton Marker as seen facing west
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1880/1902?
6. Elizabeth Cady Stanton, seated, and Susan B. Anthony, standing
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress. Note that this is not a photo of their first meeting, but rather a portrait taken many years later.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 10, 2013, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. 6. submitted on May 16, 2013. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
