Giddings, Joshua Reed, Law Office - Jefferson OH
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nomadwillie
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The Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office is a National Historic Landmark in Jefferson, Ohio. Joshua Reed Giddings was a prominent abolitionist who served as a US Representative from 1838 to 1859.
Waymark Code: WMMY3Z
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2014
Views: 3
Built in 1823 a one story framed building served as the law office of Joshua Reed Giddings. This was the law office for Joshua Reed Giddings for most of his professional and political life. Served in Congress for 20 years, fighting for the elimination of slavery and abolition of slavery trade.
Note: for those who are looking for this landmark, it has been placed in front of the Jefferson Police station.
Street address:
112 N. Chestnut St.
Jefferson, OH
County / Borough / Parish: ashtabula
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1825-1849
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Vacant/Not In Use
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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