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Evans, Wilson Bruce, House

Evans, Wilson Bruce, House is a historic place in Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 80003143.

Oberlin, Lorain County, OhioListed April 16, 1980NRIS #80003143★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Evans, Wilson Bruce, House?

Wilson Bruce Evans House is a historic house at 33 East Vine Street in Oberlin, Ohio, United States. Completed in 1856, it served a major stop on the Underground Railroad, with its builders, Wilson Bruce Evans and Henry Evans, participating the 1858 Oberlin-Wellington Rescue, a celebrated rescue of a slave. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1997.

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Listing details

Name
Evans, Wilson Bruce, House
City
Oberlin
County
Lorain County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
April 16, 1980
NRIS reference number
80003143
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.28859, -82.21631
When was Evans, Wilson Bruce, House listed on the National Register?

Evans, Wilson Bruce, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1980.

Where is Evans, Wilson Bruce, House located?

Evans, Wilson Bruce, House is located in Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio at approximately 41.28859, -82.21631. See the map above.

Is Evans, Wilson Bruce, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Evans, Wilson Bruce, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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