William Whipper
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N 39° 56.624 W 075° 09.452
18S E 486541 N 4421524
A founder, American Moral...
Waymark Code: WM6M7
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/26/2006
Views: 72
A founder, American Moral Reform Society, he edited its journal, 1838-39. Active in the Underground Railroad, he aided hundreds of slaves passing through Columbia, Pa., 1847-60. Conducted lumber business in Columbia & this city. Later lived here.
Marker Name: William Whipper
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 06/28/1992
Marker Type: City
Location: 919 Lombard St., Philadelphia
Category: African American,Underground Railroad, Professions & Vocations, Writers
Website: Not listed
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