National Register of Historic Places

Coffin, Levi, House

Coffin, Levi, House is a historic place in Fountain City, Wayne County, Indiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000009.

Fountain City, Wayne County, IndianaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000009★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Coffin, Levi, House?

The Coffin House is a National Historic Landmark located in the present-day town of Fountain City in Wayne County, Indiana. The two-story, eight room, brick home was constructed circa 1838–39 in the Federal style. The Coffin home became known as the "Grand Central Station" of the Underground Railroad because of its location where three of the escape routes to the North converged and the number of fleeing slaves who passed through it.

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Name: Coffin, Levi, House
City: Fountain City
County: Wayne County
State: Indiana
Listed on the National Register: October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number: 66000009
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 39.95658, -84.91706

When was Coffin, Levi, House listed on the National Register?

Coffin, Levi, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Coffin, Levi, House located?

Coffin, Levi, House is located in Fountain City, Wayne County, Indiana at approximately 39.95658, -84.91706. See the map above.

Is Coffin, Levi, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Coffin, Levi, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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