John Coburn House, Greek Revival residence in Beacon Hill, Boston, United States.
The John Coburn House stands at 2 Phillips Street, featuring architectural elements designed by Asher Benjamin between 1843 and 1844.
The residence belonged to John Coburn, an African American clothes dealer who served as treasurer of the New England Freedom Association from 1844.
The building represents a crucial location in Boston's Underground Railroad network, where individuals escaping slavery found assistance and protection.
The structure forms part of the Black Heritage Trail walking route, though visitors should note the building remains a private residence.
Federal authorities arrested John Coburn for his involvement in freeing Shadrach Minkins, the first person detained in Boston under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.36030,-71.06640
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:16
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