LeMoyne House - African American Historic Places (sitios de interés)
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| 49 East Maiden Street | Washington, PA 15301 | | ||
About: This stately stone house was built in 1812 by John Julius LeMoyne, the father of Francis Julius LeMoyne. Both father and son were practicing physicians. Francis Julius LeMoyne, despite the strict Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, risked his personal freedom and fortune to take a stand against the institution of slavery, opening his home and properties as stops along the Underground Railroad. For this reason, the LeMoyne House was listed as Pennsylvania's first National Historic Landmark of the Underground Railroad
Today, the house is open for guided tours, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Saturday for group tours by appointment.
 LeMoyne HousePhotos and text courtesy Washington County Historical Society |
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