Germantown in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Johnson House Historic Site

6300 Germantown Avenue

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2023

1. Johnson House Historic Site Marker

Inscription. Johnson House
Historic Site
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
The Johnson family who built this house in 1768 were leaders in the antislavery movement and operated one of the important stops on the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia. A family member resided here until 1908

1997
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Colonial Era • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1768.

Location. 40° 2.603′ N, 75° 10.868′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Germantown. Marker is on Germantown Avenue (County Road 4007) north of West Washington Lane (County Road 4007), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6300 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 19144, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Johnson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Concord School House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Soldiers Buried Here (within shouting distance of this marker); The Upper Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Birth • Brokenness • Healing • Transformation (within shouting distance of this marker); First Mennonite Church in America (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rittenhouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 3, 2023

2. The Johnson House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.