Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1001 Light St Baltimore
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 3, 2024
1001 Light St Baltimore played a significant role in the abolitionist movement, particularly during the mid-19th century. The building, which was located in the heart of downtown Baltimore, became a hub for anti-slavery activism, as well as a key stop on the Underground Railroad.
Owned by Reverend Samuel Green, a prominent African American abolitionist, the building served as a safe haven for enslaved individuals who were seeking freedom. Many of these individuals were hidden in secret rooms and compartments within the building and were then transported to other safe houses in the region on their journey to freedom.
In addition to sheltering fugitive slaves, 1010 Light St Baltimore also served as a meeting place for abolitionist movement, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison, visited the building to share their views on slavery and to strategize on how to bring about its end.
The building's location in Baltimore, a major port city and a center for the slave trade, made it a crucial point of resistance against the practice of slavery. While the efforts of the abolitionists could not completely end slavery, their work at 1010 Light St Baltimore contributed significantly to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States and helped pave the way for greater civil rights and equality for African Americans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans.
Location. 39° 16.68′ N, 76° 36.76′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Federal Hill. Marker is on Light Street south of East Hamburg Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Light Street, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salvation Army (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 832 William Street (about 600 feet away); The Sugar Alley Carriage House (about 600 feet away); 128 East Churchill Street (about 600 feet away); 833 William Street (about 600 feet away); 819 William Street (about 700 feet away); 810 William Street (about 700 feet away); 117 East Montgomery Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 3, 2024
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 3, 2024
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.