John W. Jones House

The John W. Jones House stands at 1250 Davis Street, featuring architectural elements from the mid-19th century and serving as a museum dedicated to its former resident.

The residence belonged to John W. Jones, who escaped slavery from Virginia in the 1840s and later managed burials at the Confederate cemetery during the Civil War.

The building functions as an educational center documenting the Underground Railroad operations between Philadelphia and Canada, highlighting African American settlement in New York's Southern Tier.

The house contains exhibits and documentation about local abolitionists, offering guided tours that explain the connections between the residence and Woodlawn National Cemetery.

Parts of the house structure incorporate materials from a former Confederate prison camp, which were purchased during an auction after the facility closed.

Location: New York

GPS coordinates: 42.10750,-76.82389

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25