Hovenden House, Barn and Abolition Hall
Hovenden House, Barn and Abolition Hall, Anti-slavery meeting place in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
The Hovenden House complex includes three connected structures: a residential building, a functional barn, and a dedicated meeting hall for social reform.
The location gained recognition during the 1800s as a gathering point for anti-slavery activists who coordinated efforts to assist individuals seeking freedom.
Regular meetings at Abolition Hall brought together advocates for both the anti-slavery movement and women's rights, shaping social reform in Pennsylvania.
The National Register of Historic Places designation protects these structures, which remain accessible for educational tours about civil rights history.
The survival of this anti-slavery complex stands in contrast to Pennsylvania Hall in Philadelphia, which burned down during protests in 1838.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.10280,-75.27810
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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