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Johnson, John, House

Johnson, John, House is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001162.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed January 13, 1972NRIS #72001162★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Johnson, John, House?

The John Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, significant for its role in the antislavery movement and the Underground Railroad. It is located at 6306 Germantown Avenue and is a contributing property of the Colonial Germantown Historic District, which is also a National Historic Landmark. It is operated today as a museum open to the public.

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Listing details

Name
Johnson, John, House
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
January 13, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001162
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.04331, -75.18122
When was Johnson, John, House listed on the National Register?

Johnson, John, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1972.

Where is Johnson, John, House located?

Johnson, John, House is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.04331, -75.18122. See the map above.

Is Johnson, John, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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