Watertown in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

County of Jefferson

1784 • 1815

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

1. County of Jefferson Marker

Inscription.

Created March 28, 1805 - named for
Thomas Jefferson
Born 1743, Died 1826.
President of United States 1801-1809
Vice-President 1797-1801
Secretary of State 1790-1794
Minister to France 1784-1789
Governor of Virginia 1779
Principal Author of the Declaration of Independence
Extended North West Frontier through Louisiana Purchase
Architect, Inventor, Art Patron, Writer,
Statesman, Farmer, Linguist, Lawyer and
Founder of University of Virginia

In grateful appreciation this marker is erected by
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
under the auspices of the
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
State of New York
1900

Erected 1900 by Jefferson County Board of Supervisors and the National Society United States Daughters of 1812.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1805.

Location. 43° 58.54′ N, 75° 54.863′

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W. Marker is in Watertown, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Arsenal Street (New York State Route 3/12) and Sherman Street, on the right when traveling east on Arsenal Street. Marker is on the wall of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 195 Arsenal Street, Watertown NY 13601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. County of Jefferson: Celebrating 200 Years (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Winfield Woolworth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Keep Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roswell Pettibone Flower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Public Square Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.

Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Jefferson County. County website homepage (Submitted on September 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Thomas Jefferson. The White House website entry (Submitted on November 14, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2017

2. County of Jefferson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.