The Conference House
Long known as
“The Billopp House”
built before 1700
In this house on September 11, 1776 after the Battle of Long Island a Peace Conference was held between Lord Howe, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge.
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Erected by
Abraham Cole Chapter
Richmond County Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
May 25, 1929
The Conference House
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1966
Marker can be reached from Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
