Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William H. Seward
Born 1801 Died 1872
| | Resided in This House 1824-1872 | |
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
1. William H. Seward Marker
Born 1801 — Died 1872
Resided in This House 1824-1872
New York Governor, United States
Senator, Secretary of State in Cabinets
of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and
Andrew Johnson. The leading figure
in the purchase of Alaska.
Erected 1958 by Proud and Grateful Citizens of Auburn.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 42° 55.775′ N, 76° 33.962′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. It is at the intersection of South Street (New York State Route 34) and Grover Street, on the right when traveling south on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 South Street, Auburn NY 13021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: South Street Area Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st N.Y. Independent Battery Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); David Munson Osborne Memorial City Hall
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Seward House. (Submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. William H. Seward House - National Archives. Download National Register of Historic Places [Landmark] documentation (Submitted on July 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
2. National Historic Landmark Plaque
On east side of house, right of the door.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
3. Southward
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
4. East Side
Facing the intersection.
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
5. North Side
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
6. West Side
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
7. West & South Sides
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
8. South Side
Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
9. View from Grover Street at Intersection
Internet Archive
10. William H. Seward
Engraving by J.C. Buttre from George Washington Bungay, 1854, Off-Hand Takings
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 8, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 10. submitted on July 9, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
