National Register of Historic Places
Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House
Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001663.
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Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House
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About this place
What is Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House?
The Frances Ellen Watkins Harper House is a historic row house at 1006 Bainbridge Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Of uncertain construction date, it was the home of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (1825-1911) from 1870 until her death. Harper was a prominent African-American abolitionist, women's rights and civil rights activist, and author. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
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Listing details
- Name
- Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- December 8, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76001663
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 39.94190, -75.15942
When was Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House listed on the National Register?
Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.
Where is Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House located?
Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.94190, -75.15942. See the map above.
Is Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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