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Young, Col. Charles, House

Young, Col. Charles, House is a historic place in Wilberforce, Greene County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001506.

Wilberforce, Greene County, OhioListed March 30, 1974NRIS #74001506★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Young, Col. Charles, House?

The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, a National Monument of the United States, commemorates the life of Charles Young (1864–1922), an escaped slave who rose to become a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and its first African-American colonel. It is located on United States Route 42 in Wilberforce, Ohio, in a house purchased by Young in 1907 that was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The monument is administered by the National Park Service; the house is open by appointment for tours.

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Listing details

Name
Young, Col. Charles, House
City
Wilberforce
County
Greene County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
March 30, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001506
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.68978, -83.89104
When was Young, Col. Charles, House listed on the National Register?

Young, Col. Charles, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1974.

Where is Young, Col. Charles, House located?

Young, Col. Charles, House is located in Wilberforce, Greene County, Ohio at approximately 39.68978, -83.89104. See the map above.

Is Young, Col. Charles, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Young, Col. Charles, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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