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LeMoyne, F. Julius, House

LeMoyne, F. Julius, House is a historic place in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 97001271.

Washington, Washington County, PennsylvaniaListed September 25, 1997NRIS #97001271★ National Historic Landmark
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What is LeMoyne, F. Julius, House?

The F. Julius LeMoyne House is a historic house museum at 49 East Maiden Street in Washington, Pennsylvania. Built in 1812, it was the home of Dr. Francis Julius LeMoyne (1798–1897), an antislavery activist who used it as a stop on the Underground Railroad. LeMoyne also assisted in the education of freed slaves after the American Civil War, founding the historically black LeMoyne–Owen College in Memphis, Tennessee. His house, now operated as a museum by the local historical society, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997. It is designated as a historic public landmark by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation.

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Listing details

Name
LeMoyne, F. Julius, House
City
Washington
County
Washington County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
September 25, 1997
NRIS reference number
97001271
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.16830, -80.24327
When was LeMoyne, F. Julius, House listed on the National Register?

LeMoyne, F. Julius, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1997.

Where is LeMoyne, F. Julius, House located?

LeMoyne, F. Julius, House is located in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.16830, -80.24327. See the map above.

Is LeMoyne, F. Julius, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. LeMoyne, F. Julius, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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