Malone in Franklin County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of William Almon Wheeler
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
1. Home of William Almon Wheeler Marker
William Almon Wheeler
1819-87; attorney, banker,
Assemblyman, State Senator,
Congressman, Vice-President
of United States 1877-81.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 44° 51.078′ N, 74° 17.336′ W. Marker is in Malone, New York, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Elm Street (New York State Route 30) and Wheeler Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street. Home is now Elks Lodge #1303. Elm Street Park is on the south side of Wheeler Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Elm Street, Malone NY 12953, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. 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 Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To the Memory of All Men of Franklin County, N.Y. (within shouting distance of this marker); Arsenal Green (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Congregational Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Congressional Medal of Honor (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Guardsmen
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Also see . . .
1. William Almon Wheeler - Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. William Almon Wheeler - Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. (Submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
2. Old Home of William Almon Wheeler D.A.R. Marker on Front of House
"This tablet marks the old home of William Almon Wheeler, Vice-President of the United States 1877-1881. Placed by the Adirondack Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1925."
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
3. Home of William Almon Wheeler Marker - Northward
Marker is seen between the front fence and the Elks sign.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
4. Home of William Almon Wheeler Marker - Southward
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
5. William Almon Wheeler D.A.R. Marker - Right of Front Door
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
6. Home of William Almon Wheeler - South Side
Along Wheeler Avenue
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, November 9, 2014
7. Home of William Almon Wheeler
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,409 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 18, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
