John Brown House, Historic house in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
The John Brown House stands as a two-story, three-bay wide building with clapboard covering and hewn-log construction from 1859.
The property served as a residence for abolitionist John Brown from June to October 1859 while preparing for his raid on Harpers Ferry.
The Franklin County Historical Society maintains the house as a museum, presenting artifacts and information about the abolitionist movement.
Located at 225 East King Street in Chambersburg, the house opens to visitors through scheduled tours by the Historical Society.
The National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom recognizes this house as an authenticated site of concealment for Brown's followers.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.93890,-77.65940
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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