Auburn in Cayuga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Henry Carpenter
Born 1821 - Died 1885
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
1. Willam Henry Carpenter Marker
Born 1821 - Died 1885
Built and resided in this house.
United States Consul to Foo Chow, China
Appointed by President Abraham Lincoln
Served 1861 - 1865
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 42° 55.395′ N, 76° 33.924′ W. Marker is in Auburn, New York, in Cayuga County. Marker is on South Street (New York State Route 34) 0.1 miles north of Fitch Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. David Munson Osborne / Thomas Mott Osbourne (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Willard Case (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Foster Dulles (approx. ¼ mile away); William H. Seward (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alexis De Tocqueville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Seward Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named William H. Seward (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
2. Northward
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
3. Willam Henry Carpenter House
Front
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 28, 2015
4. Willam Henry Carpenter House
Front & south sides.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on December 13, 2023, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2015, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
