Tottenville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Conference House
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
— Heritage New York —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 12, 2015
1. Conference House Marker
Erected by Heritage New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1776.
Location. 40° 30.189′ N, 74° 15.131′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tottenville. Marker is on Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Staten Island's Conference House Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Conference House and Museum (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Conference House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Conference House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Billopp House (about 300 feet away); Reflections of a Maritime Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); Biddle House (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . . The Conference House. (Submitted on July 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
2. Marker on Staten Island
The Conference House can be seen in the background of this photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
3. Billopp House
This house, famous for the Peace Conference held here on September 11, 1776, is the only pre-Revolutionary manor house still standing in New York City.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
4. Conference House Parlor
In this room, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met with British Admiral Lord Howe to discuss an end to the hostilities between the United States and Great Britain. An agreement was not reached, and the War continued for seven more years.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 12, 2015
5. Conference House Marker
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Edward Rutledge meet with Gen. Howe at the Conference House.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,153 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on September 12, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
