Aurora, New York

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Seneca Falls Convention Site

1848

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

12.1 mi away

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.

12.9 mi away

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historical 12.0 mi away

Women's Rights National Historical Park

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

Everything Near Aurora

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

North Street Friends Meetinghouse · 2.5 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…
Jethro Wood House · 3.5 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…
Slocum and Hannah Howland House · 3.9 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 · 4.0 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…
David and Mary Kinne Farmstead · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine hiding in plain sight, helping people escape to freedom; that might have happened right here. The David and Mary Kinne Farmstead, built around 1850, is more than just a beautiful Greek Revival farmhouse. Family…
Elizabeth Cady Stanton House (Seneca Falls, New York) · 12.0 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 · 12.0 mi · Things to Do
Where the women's suffrage movement began in 1848. The Seneca Falls Convention site.
Seneca Falls Convention Site · 12.1 mi · Historical Marker
The first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls in July 1848.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park · 12.8 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…
Harriet Tubman Home · 12.9 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.
Belt-Gaskin House · 13.2 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…
Lakeside Park (Owasco, New York) · 13.2 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…

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Harriet Tubman Grave · 13.5 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…
Dr. Sylvester Willard Mansion · 13.6 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…
Old Post Office and Courthouse (Auburn, New York) · 13.9 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…
William H. Seward House · 14.0 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…
Schines Auburn Theatre · 14.1 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…
Rose Hill Mansion · 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be awestruck by Rose Hill Mansion, a true architectural titan overlooking Seneca Lake. Built in 1837, this magnificent residence is a prime example of Greek Revival architecture, a style that took inspiration…
Ezra A. Huntington House · 14.4 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.…
Belhurst Castle · 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine throwing the most lavish party imaginable, and then living there. That's Belhurst Castle. Built between 1885 and 1889 by architects Fuller & Wheeler, this Romanesque Revival mansion was originally a private…
Nester House (Geneva, New York) · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine escaping the Finger Lakes for a Roman holiday, without ever leaving New York. That's the feeling the Nester House, built in 1911, aimed for. Designed in the Renaissance Revival style, it's said to be modeled…
Smith's Opera House · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time at Smith's Opera House, a beautifully preserved landmark that was once a hub for entertainment and culture. Built in 1894 by William Smith, a respected Geneva citizen, this building was designed by the…
Seneca River Crossing Canals Historic District · 17.8 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…
Rogues' Harbor Inn · 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine stagecoaches kicking up dust in front of this very building! Rogues' Harbor Inn, originally the Elm Grove Inn and then the Central Exchange Hotel, has been a landmark here since the mid-1800s.…
Dr. Henry Spence Cobblestone Farmhouse and Barn Complex · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Check out that impressive cobblestone structure! It's the Dr. Henry Spence Farmhouse, and it's a rare example of this type of construction. Built around 1848, this farmhouse is a large, two-and-a-half story building…
Reuel E. Smith House · 18.8 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…
Erie Canal Lock 52 Complex · 19.9 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…

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