Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Auburn Prison
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
1. Auburn Prison Marker
Convicts made sewing silk
1841 - 1846
Here was principal cash
market in U. S. for
cocoons and raw silk
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 42° 56.106′ N, 76° 34.248′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of State Street (New York State Route 38) and Wall Street, on the left when traveling north on State Street. Marker is behind a fence by the south tower of the entrance to Auburn Correctional Facility, south of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 State Street, Auburn NY 13024, 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 Auburn Prison (a few steps from this marker); Wasco (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Old Western Exchange Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Bostwick's Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cayuga County Bicentennial Memorial Garden at Willard Chapel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory of William H. Seward
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
2. Auburn Prison Entrance
Marker is between the tree and the left tower, behind the fence.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
3. Auburn Prison
Marker is above the roof of the second car from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
