Home of William Almon Wheeler - Malone, NY
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Home of William Wheeler, US Vice President from 1877-1881, in Malone, NY
Waymark Code: WMJ200
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2013
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Home of William Almon Wheeler. He was born in Malone June 30, 1819, and made the town his lifelong home.
He entered politics as a Republican and served in a variety of state and federal capacities before receiving the nomination as Vice President in Rutherford Hayes' administration from 1877 to 1881. After leaving federal politics he retired to this home in Malone, and died in 1887.
The house is now home to the local Elks Lodge.
Text on marker reads:
Home of
William Almon Wheeler
1819 - 1887; Attorney, Banker
Assembleyman, State Senator,
Congressman, Vice President
Of United States 1877 - 1881.
Marker Name: Home of William Almon Wheeler
Marker Type: City
Agency: State Education Department
Dedication Date: 1932
City/Town/Village Name: Malone
County: Franklin
Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5)
Website: [Web Link]
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