Robert Purvis (1810-1898) - Philadelphia PA
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 57.896 W 075° 09.859
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As an agent for the Underground Railroad, he built a secret area here at his house to hide slaves.
Waymark Code: WM12EC4
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.
Address:
1601 Mt. Vernon St
Philadelphia, PA USA
19130
Site Details: None
Open to the public?: Public
Name of organization who placed the marker: Pennsylvania Historical Commission
Web site: Not listed
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