New Brighton in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Underground Railroad

James Edgar

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 21, 2020

1. Underground Railroad Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This home, built in 1849, once was the inn and livery of Presbyterian abolitionist James Edgar. it was connected by tunnel to the Erie- Pittsburgh railroad depot which is now the Merrick Art Gallery. At this stop, fugitives, often dressed as underground railroad conductor's servants, were secretly led through the tunnel to Edgar's cellar and then transferred to an available "safe-house".

Erected by New Brighton Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 40° 43.977′ N, 80° 18.622′ W. Marker is in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street and 5th Avenue on 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brighton PA 15066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Merrick Art Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton (about 500 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church

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(about 700 feet away); White Cottage (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brighton.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 21, 2020

2. Underground Railroad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.