Between the months of July and August, in the town of Prattsburgh in Steuben County, travelers can visit this small but historically important home.
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In 1808, Judge Stephen Prentiss and his wife welcomed their new daughter Narcissa into this very house. As a young child growing up during the Second Great Awakening, Narcissa showed an early interest in missionary work. In 1836, she married Dr. Marcus Whitman, and along with a group of others, the couple set off for what would become the state of Washington.
Narcissa was one of the first two European-American women to cross the Rockies. However, her work with the Cayuse and other Native American groups was short-lived. In 1847, disputes between the new settlers and native tribes culminated in a massacre that left Narcissa and 12 others dead.
Today, visitors to her native home can view artifacts from her family as well as other early settlers that help give travels a sense of this important story.
The Narcissa Prentiss House, in Prattsburgh, another unique stop on New York's Path Through History.
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Narcissa Prentiss House