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Franklin and Armfield Office

Franklin and Armfield Office is a historic place in Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78003146.

Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, VirginiaListed June 2, 1978NRIS #78003146★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Franklin and Armfield Office?

The Franklin and Armfield Office, which houses the Freedom House Museum, is a historic commercial building in Alexandria, Virginia. Built c. 1810–1820, it was first used as a private residence before being converted to the offices of the largest slave trading firm in the United States, started in 1828 by Isaac Franklin and John Armfield. Ship manifests from the National Archives indicate that at least 5,000 slaves were trafficked through the office and its now-demolished slave pens.

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Listing details

Name
Franklin and Armfield Office
City
Alexandria (Independent City)
County
Alexandria County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
June 2, 1978
NRIS reference number
78003146
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.80391, -77.05450
When was Franklin and Armfield Office listed on the National Register?

Franklin and Armfield Office was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1978.

Where is Franklin and Armfield Office located?

Franklin and Armfield Office is located in Alexandria (Independent City), Alexandria County, Virginia at approximately 38.80391, -77.05450. See the map above.

Is Franklin and Armfield Office a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Franklin and Armfield Office is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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