Robert Purvis (1810-1898)
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An abolitionist, Purvis fought for the rights of Blacks through his lecturing, writing, and activity in antislavery societies.
Waymark Code: WM12EC3
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2020
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Robert Purvis (1810-1898)-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 Purvis (1810-1898)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 02/21/1992
Marker Type: City
Location: 1601 Mt. Vernon St., Philadelphia
Category: African American, Civil Rights, Professions & Vocations, Underground Railroad, Writers
Website: Not listed
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