Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Harriet Tubman
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
1. In Memory of Harriet Tubman Marker
In memory of Harriet Tubman. Born a slave in Maryland about 1821. Died in Auburn, N.Y. March 10th, 1913. Called the "Moses" of her people during the Civil War. With rare courage, she led over three hundred negroes up from slavery to freedom and rendered invaluable service as nurse and spy.
With implicit trust in God she braved every danger and overcame every obstacle. Withal she possessed extraordinary foresight and judgement so that she truthfully said -
"On my underground railroad I nebber run my train off de track and I nebber los' a passenger."
Erected 1914 by Citizens of Auburn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is March 10, 1913.
Location. 42° 55.807′ N, 76° 34.146′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is at the intersection of Genesee Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Genesee Street. Plaque is on the Cayuga County Court House, to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 157 Genesee Street, Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated to the Memory of William H. Seward (here, next to this marker);
this page online
Also see . . . Harriet Tubman - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
2. Front Entrance of Court House
William Seward marker left; Harriet Tubman marker right.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
3. Cayuga County Court House
Internet Archive
4. Harriet Tubman Tablet
From Emancipation and the Freed in American Sculpture by Freeman Henry Morris Murray, 1916, Page 102.
By Harvey B. Lindsley, Library of Congress Collection via Wikimedia Commons, circa 1875
5. Portrait of Harriet Tubman
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 63 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week March 6, 2022. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4. submitted on March 12, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on March 5, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
