Frederick Douglass - John Brown Meeting
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N 42° 19.992 W 083° 02.343
17T E 332011 N 4688785
The location is currently under construction for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. But, the marker is located on the northwest side of Congress Street, where St. Antoine Street dead ends from the southeast. Parking is available.
Waymark Code: WM156V
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2007
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In the home of William Webb, two hundred feet north of this spot, two famous Americans met several Detroit Negro residents on March 12, 1859, to discuss methods of abolishing American Negro slavery. John Brown (1800-1859), fiery antislavery leader, ardently advocated insurrectionary procedures, and eight months later became a martyr to the cause. Frederick Douglass (c. 1817-1895), ex-slave and internationally recognized antislavery orator and writer, sought a solution through political means and orderly democratic processes. Although they differed on tactics to be used, they were united in the immortal cause of American Negro freedom. Among the prominent members of Detroit's Negro community reported to have been present were: William Lambert, George De Baptiste, Dr. Joseph Ferguson, Reverend William S. Monroe, Willis Wilson, John Jackson and William Webb.
Historical Date: 03/12/1859
Historical Name: John Brown, Frederick Douglass, William Lambert, George De Baptiste, Dr. Joseph Ferguson, Reverend William S. Monroe, Willis Wilson, John Jackson and William Webb.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Michigan Historical Comission Registered Site #224
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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