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Langston, John Mercer, House

Langston, John Mercer, House is a historic place in Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001464.

Oberlin, Lorain County, OhioListed May 15, 1975NRIS #75001464★ National Historic Landmark

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What is Langston, John Mercer, House?

The John Mercer Langston House is a historic house at 207 East College Avenue in Oberlin, Ohio. Built in 1855, it was home to John Mercer Langston (1829-1897), attorney, abolitionist, diplomat, US Congressman and college president, who was one of the first African Americans elected to public office in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.

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Name: Langston, John Mercer, House
City: Oberlin
County: Lorain County
State: Ohio
Listed on the National Register: May 15, 1975
NRIS reference number: 75001464
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 41.29127, -82.20979

When was Langston, John Mercer, House listed on the National Register?

Langston, John Mercer, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.

Where is Langston, John Mercer, House located?

Langston, John Mercer, House is located in Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio at approximately 41.29127, -82.20979. See the map above.

Is Langston, John Mercer, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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