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Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties

Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties is a historic place in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 2000, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 00000260.

New Bedford, Bristol County, MassachusettsListed February 16, 2000NRIS #00000260★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties?

The Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson properties are a National Historic Landmark at 17–19 and 21 Seventh Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Originally the building consisted of two structures, one dating to the 1820s and an 1857 house joined with the older one shortly after construction. They have since been restored and now house the New Bedford Historical Society. The two properties are significant for their association with leading members of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts, and as the only surviving residence in New Bedford of Frederick Douglass. Nathan and Polly Johnson were free African-Americans who are known to have sheltered escaped slaves using the Underground Railroad from 1822 on. Both were also successful in local business; Nathan as a caterer and Polly as a confectioner.

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Listing details

Name
Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties
City
New Bedford
County
Bristol County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
February 16, 2000
NRIS reference number
00000260
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.63307, -70.92872
When was Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties listed on the National Register?

Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 2000.

Where is Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties located?

Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties is located in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.63307, -70.92872. See the map above.

Is Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Johnson, Nathan and Mary, Properties is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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