Auburn, New York

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Music in Auburn

Songs About Auburn

Come Home

Anderson .Paak

50%

"Harriet Tub-man, I don't give up"

I’m Legit

Nicki Minaj

"No-now that's what young Harriet died for"

Ah-Yeah

KRS-One

"I came as Harriet Tubman"

Q.U.E.E.N.

Janelle Monáe

"I'ma keep leadin' like a young Harriet Tubman"

Nappy Heads

Fugees

"Harriet Tubman"

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History of Auburn

Harriet Tubman Home

1859

Harriet Tubman's home in Auburn, New York, where she lived for over fifty years after escaping slavery and conducting the Underground Railroad.

Seneca Falls Convention Site

1848

The first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls in July 1848.

11.9 mi away

Things to Do in Auburn

historical 11.8 mi away

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Where the women's suffrage movement began in 1848. The Seneca Falls Convention site.

Everything Near Auburn

24 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Ezra A. Huntington House · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where the head honcho of a prestigious seminary lived? This is it. The Ezra A. Huntington House, built in 1861, was home to Ezra Abel Huntington, the first president of the Auburn Theological Seminary.…
Schines Auburn Theatre · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This spot was once *the* place to be in Auburn for a night out. Schine's Auburn Theatre, built in 1938, wasn't just another movie house; it was an Art Deco masterpiece designed by a famous theater architect, John…
William H. Seward House · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever heard of Seward's Folly? This is the home of the man who made that purchase, William H. Seward. Seward was a powerhouse in mid-1800s America. He served as a New York State Senator, the Governor of New York, and a…
Old Post Office and Courthouse (Auburn, New York) · 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Check out that impressive building! It once served as both a post office and a courthouse. Built between 1888 and 1890, this is the Old Post Office and Courthouse. The original design came from Mifflin E. Bell, from the…
Dr. Sylvester Willard Mansion · 0.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second – this stately mansion holds a story connected to a doctor who was more than just a healer. Dr. Sylvester Willard, a prominent physician in Auburn, built this house in the late 1840s. Dr. Willard…
Harriet Tubman Grave · 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand here and pay your respects to a true American hero: Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery around 1822, Tubman escaped to freedom in 1849. But she didn't just secure her own liberty. Over the next decade, she…
Belt-Gaskin House · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here in Auburn, you're near a house built by formerly enslaved people who sought freedom. Thomas and Rachel Belt, likely born into slavery around 1805, made a life-changing journey. After the Civil War, the Belts…
Harriet Tubman Home · 1.5 mi · Historical Marker
Harriet Tubman's home in Auburn, New York, where she lived for over fifty years after escaping slavery and conducting the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park · 1.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Stand on ground hallowed by the unwavering spirit of Harriet Tubman, a true American hero. After dedicating her life to guiding enslaved people to freedom on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman purchased this land…
Lakeside Park (Owasco, New York) · 2.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This 40-acre park on Owasco Lake was once a popular 'pleasure ground'. Back in 1895, the Auburn and Syracuse Electric Railroad Company designed Lakeside Park. It was meant to be a destination, a place to relax and enjoy…
Reuel E. Smith House · 6.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Feast your eyes on a fairytale! This whimsical house, nicknamed 'The Gingerbread House,' is a rare surviving example of architectural creativity from a bygone era. Built between 1848 and 1852, the Reuel E. Smith House…
Centreport Aqueduct · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a canal boat floating high above a valley! That's what happened right here thanks to the Centreport Aqueduct. This aqueduct, built between 1854 and 1857, was part of the "Improved Erie Canal." It carried canal…

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Erie Canal Lock 52 Complex · 7.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the hustle and bustle of canal life – this spot was once a vital hub on the Enlarged Erie Canal! Lock 52, completed around 1853, was a crucial piece of infrastructure, helping boats navigate the changing…
Seneca River Crossing Canals Historic District · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a superhighway of water, crucial to New York's rise to economic power. That's what the Erie Canal was, and right here, you're near a vital crossing point: the Seneca River Crossing Canals Historic…
Elizabeth Cady Stanton House (Seneca Falls, New York) · 11.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the lively discussions that once echoed through this house; you're standing near the former home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a powerhouse in the fight for women's rights.She moved here to Seneca Falls in 1847 and…
Women's Rights National Historical Park · 11.8 mi · Things to Do
Where the women's suffrage movement began in 1848. The Seneca Falls Convention site.
Seneca Falls Convention Site · 11.9 mi · Historical Marker
The first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls in July 1848.
Slocum and Hannah Howland House · 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This house was one of the most active Underground Railroad stations in New York. Slocum and Hannah Howland, devout Quakers, built this house in the 1830s. They dedicated their lives to abolitionism and social reform.…
Howland Cobblestone Store · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming cobblestone building was once a hub for progressive ideas, fueled by a Quaker with a passion for justice. Slocum Howland, a Quaker, built this store in the early 1800s. But Howland wasn't just selling…
North Street Friends Meetinghouse · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming meetinghouse was once a beacon of hope for those fleeing slavery. The North Street Friends Meetinghouse, built in 1846, became a vital hub for abolitionist activity in Cayuga County. Local Quakers, known…
Martisco station · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the hustle and bustle of a bygone era right here at Martisco Station. Built in 1870 by the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad, this station quickly became a vital link connecting communities. The New York Central…
Jethro Wood House · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to thank this spot every time you see a farm field! This is where Jethro Wood perfected his cast-iron plow, a game-changer for American agriculture. Born in 1774, Wood dedicated years to improving the…
Wilcox Octagon House · 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a closer look at a house that's anything but square! This unique octagon house is a rare example of a short-lived architectural fad from the mid-1800ss. Isaiah Wilcox built this unusual farmhouse in 1856.…
Oswego–Oneida Streets Historic District · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time as you cruise through Baldwinsville's Oswego–Oneida Streets Historic District, a treasure trove of architectural styles! This area, primarily residential, blossomed between about 1830 and 1920. Here,…

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