Stephen Smith
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Gosffo
N 39° 58.368 W 075° 12.729
18S E 481883 N 4424759
He worked in a lumberyard and bought his own freedom!
Waymark Code: WM83DE
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2010
Views: 6
Marker Text: An abolitionist, Smith bought his freedom and was one of America's wealthiest Blacks with his coal, lumber, and real estate ventures. He was the major benefactor of the Stephen Smith Home for the Aged, located here.
Marker Name: Stephen Smith
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 06/19/1991
Marker Type: City
Location: 1050 Belmont Ave., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Business & Industry, Coal, Professions & Vocations, Underground Railroad
Website: [Web Link]
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