Johnson House Historic Site, House museum in Colonial Germantown Historic District, Philadelphia, United States.
The Johnson House features stone walls, Dutch doors, original woodwork, and hardwood floors that exemplify Colonial Georgian architecture from the 18th century.
Built in 1768 by Jacob Norr, this residence sustained damage during the Battle of Germantown in 1777, with visible marks from musket balls and cannonballs.
The Johnson family, guided by Quaker principles, transformed their residence into an Underground Railroad station, providing refuge for individuals escaping slavery.
Located at 6306 Germantown Avenue, the museum offers exhibitions about abolition movements and displays artifacts including period furniture and escaped slave items.
Members of five generations of the Johnson family inhabited this house from 1770 to 1908, maintaining their commitment to anti-slavery organizations throughout the decades.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1768
Address: 6306 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: +12154381768
Website: http://johnsonhouse.org
GPS coordinates: 40.04335,-75.18122
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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