Seneca Falls in Seneca County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Chamberlain House
Rescuing the Past
Later archeological and historic structure investigations revealed that the Chamberlain home, built in 1815, is the oldest remnant of early flour-milling enterprises in Seneca Falls.
Chamberlain’s importance to early village history and his business connections to the Stanton family make the home an important part of this neighborhood, village, and the early women’s rights movement. For more information please contact:
Superintendent, Women’s Rights National Historical Park, 136 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148 or email WORI_Superintendent@nps.gov.
Jacob P. Chamberlain lived with his family in this home from 1844 until 1851. Farmer, miller, industrialist, and politician, Chamberlain was one of thirty-two men and sixty-eight women to sign the controversial Declaration of Sentiments at the 1848 First Women's Rights Convention.
Erected by Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil RightsIndustry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. 42° 54.797′ N, 76° 47.295′ W. Marker is in Seneca Falls, New York, in Seneca County. Marker is at the intersection of Seneca Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on Seneca Street. This marker is literally across the street from the Elizabeth Cady Stanton house. You cannot see one from the other, however, due to the steep incline between the two. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seneca Falls NY 13148, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stanton's Busy World (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanton's Grassmere (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Cady Stanton (within shouting distance of this marker); We Will Accomplish Wonders (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Seneca Falls (about 300 feet away); The Stanton House: Shaping a Reformer (about 300 feet away); Fourth Ward School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mynderse Academy (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seneca Falls.
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