Pennsylvania Abolition Society
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N 39° 56.846 W 075° 08.552
18S E 487824 N 4421932
Quick Description: Founded here, 1775, as the...
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 3/26/2006 6:09:10 PM
Waymark Code: WM9FV
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Long Description:
Founded here, 1775, as the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes
Unlawfully Held in Bondage. In 1787 it became the Pennsylvania
Abolition Society which sought social, educational, and employment
opportunities for Blacks.
Marker Name: Pennsylvania Abolition Society
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/1992
Marker Type: City
Location: Front St. below Chestnut St, Philadelphia
Category: Underground Railroad, African American, Education
Website: [Web Link]
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