Robert Smith
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ODragon
N 39° 56.451 W 075° 08.747
18S E 487545 N 4421202
An abolitionist, Purvis...
Waymark Code: WM6KQ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ODragon
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An abolitionist, Purvis fought for the rights of Blacks through his lecturing, writing, and activity in antislavery societies. As an agent for the Underground Railroad, he built a secret area here at his house to hide slaves.
Marker Name: Robert Smith

County: Philadelphia

Date Dedicated: 01/14/1983

Marker Type: City

Location: 606 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia

Category: Professions & Vocations, Buildings

Website: Not listed
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