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   Sep 12, 2024 · Levi Coffin (born October 28, 1798, New Garden [now in Greensboro], North Carolina, U.S.—died September 16, 1877, Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American abolitionist, called the “President of the Underground Railroad,” who assisted thousands of runaway slaves on their flight to freedom.

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   Levi Coffin Monument Story 01.webm 7 min 24 s, 854 × 480; 27.41 MB Levi Coffin Monument Story 02.jpg 750 × 563; 215 KB Levi Coffin photograph c 1865.jpg 1,288 × 1,984; 1.7 MB

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   His photograph of the Quaker abolitionist Levi Coffin surrounded by a large group of freedom seekers is the most famous image that exists of the Underground Railroad.

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5. www.indianamuseum.org › historic-sites › levi-catharineLevi & Catharine Coffin House - Indiana State Museum

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   From the outside it looks like a normal, beautifully-restored, Federal-style brick home built in 1839. On the inside, however, it has some unusual features that served an important purpose in American history. This eight-room home served as a safe haven for more than 1,000 freedom-seekers on their journey to Canada.

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6. sah-archipedia.org › buildings › 01/177/0008Levi and Catherine Coffin House - SAH ARCHIPEDIA

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   Erected by noted Underground Railroad activist Levi Coffin as a residence for him and his wife Catherine, this Federal house sheltered upwards of 100 runaway slaves a year. The Coffins were members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), which held a strong stance against slavery.

7. www.battlefields.org › visit › heritage-sitesLevi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site | American ...

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   Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site. Known as the "Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad," the Coffins' house served as a safe-haven for over 1,000 runaway slaves as they escaped north to Canada.

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   Is the Levi Coffin House a National Historic Site?

   • The Levi Coffin House is a registered National Historic Landmark. It was opened to the public in 1970 and was previously operated by the Levi Coffin House Association. In 2016, an Interpretive Center was built and the site is now operated by the Indiana State Museum.

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   Who was Levi Coffin?

   • Levi Coffin (born October 28, 1798, New Garden [now in Greensboro], North Carolina, U.S.—died September 16, 1877, Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American abolitionist, called the “President of the Underground Railroad,” who assisted thousands of runaway slaves on their flight to freedom.

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   Who owns the Levi Coffin House?

   • The Levi Coffin House is owned by the State of Indiana. It was purchased in 1967, restored, and then opened to the public in 1970. The site is a registered National Historic Landmark. Prior to 2016, the home was operated by the Levi Coffin House Association.

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   What did Levi Coffin do in Newport?

   • Upon arriving in Newport, Levi opened a general store, which supported his family and their efforts in the Underground Railroad. Constructed in 1839, this house was the Coffins’ third and final residence in Newport.

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   Levi Coffin House. A part of the legendary Underground Railroad for fleeing slaves of pre-Civil War days, this registered National Historic Landmark is a Federal style brick home built in 1839. Escaping slaves could be hidden in this small upstairs room and the beds moved in front of the door to hide its existence.