Florida in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William H. Seward
1801 – 1872
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009
1. William H. Seward Marker
in a house now used as
a barn in the rear.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 41° 19.981′ N, 74° 21.417′ W. Marker is in Florida, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 17A), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florida NY 10921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Henry Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florida (approx. 0.4 miles away); Randallville (approx. half a mile away); Site of Signal Fires (approx. 2.3 miles away); Spanktown School (approx. 2.4 miles away); George Washington (approx. 2.8 miles away); Old Stone Schoolhouse (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florida.
Also see . . . William H. Seward (1801-1872). Mr. Lincoln’s White House website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
this page online
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009
2. Marker in Florida, NY
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 25, 2009
3. Bust of William H. Seward
A bust of William Seward is located in a park just south of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 28, 2007
4. Statue of William H. Seward
This statue of William Seward is in Madison Square Park in New York City. Seward served as Governor of New York, U. S. Senator, and Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln.
Photographed By Clifton Patrick, November 14, 2009
5. William H. Seward born in this house, located behind house near marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,337 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States.
