Frederick Douglass Monument, Rochester

Name: Frederick Douglass Monument
Address: 43 State St, Rochester, 14614, United States

#15 among attractions in Rochester

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Facts and practical information

A statue of Frederick Douglass sculpted by Sidney W. Edwards, sometimes called the Frederick Douglass Monument, was installed in Rochester, New York in 1899 after it was commissioned by the African-American activist John W. Thompson. According to Visualising Slavery: Art Across the African Diaspora, it was the first statue in the United States that memorialized a specific African-American person. ()

Coordinates: 43°7'57"N, 77°36'33"W

Address

43 State StSouthwest Rochester (Highland)Rochester 14614 United States

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Day trips

Frederick Douglass Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Highland Park, Immaculate Conception Church, Mount Hope Cemetery, Cinema Theater.

~640 ftE
Park
Highland Park, Rochester
4 min walk • Highland Park, also known as Highland Botanical Park, is an arboretum in Rochester, New York, United States. Its administrative office is located at 171 Reservoir Avenue in Rochester.
1.1 miN
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Rochester
27 min walk • Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Complex is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The complex consists of five buildings: the church, former rectory, the former parochial school, the current rectory, and garage.
0.5 miW
Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester
14 min walk • Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, founded in 1838, is the first municipal cemetery in the United States. Situated on 196 acres of land adjacent to the University of Rochester on Mount Hope Avenue, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of over 350,000 people.
0.8 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema Theater, Rochester
22 min walk • The Cinema Theater is a motion picture theater in Rochester, New York. Opened as a neighborhood motion picture theater in 1914, it is one of the oldest continuously operated motion picture theaters in the United States. The theater is located at the corner of South Clinton Avenue and South Goodman Street in Rochester.
~1340 ftN
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester
7 min walk • Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The district was the exclusive domain of the Ellwanger and Barry Botanic Gardens and Mt. Hope Cemetery throughout the mid- and late-19th century. It retains its elegant and spacious character of park land.
1 miW
Library, Greek Revival architecture
Rush Rhees Library, Rochester
26 min walk • Rush Rhees Library is the main academic library of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. It is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks on the university's River Campus.
0.9 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rochester
24 min walk • Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, also known as Calvary-Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is a historic Episcopal church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. Designed by Richard M. Upjohn, it was constructed in phases between 1873 and 1880.
0.7 miE
Greek Revival architecture
David Hagaman House, Rochester
18 min walk • David Hagaman House is a historic home located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed about 1840 and is a typical example of vernacular Greek Revival style rural domestic architecture in Western New York.
1.1 miW
Church
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester
29 min walk • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, also known as Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is an Arts and Crafts / American Craftsman style building constructed in 1914–1915.
1.3 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Timothy Wallace House, Rochester
33 min walk • Timothy Wallace House is a historic home located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed about 1840 for farmer Timothy Wallace and is a typical example of a regional farmhouse. It is an intact representative example of vernacular Greek Revival style architecture in Western New York.
0.5 miNW
Botanical garden
Ellwanger Garden, Rochester
12 min walk • Ellwanger Garden is a historical garden located at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, New York. It is open only during the Lilac Festival, Peony Weekend, and by appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Frederick Douglass Monument open?

Frederick Douglass Monument is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Frederick Douglass Monument?

Nearby attractions include Highland Park, Rochester (4 min walk), Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester (7 min walk), Ellwanger Garden, Rochester (12 min walk), Linden–South Historic District, Rochester (13 min walk).

How to get to Frederick Douglass Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frederick Douglass Monument:

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URMC Connection Hub (20 min walk)