John Mercer Langston House
John Mercer Langston House, National Historic Landmark residence in Oberlin, United States
This two-story frame building with clapboard exterior stands at 207 East College Avenue, featuring a gabled roof and twentieth-century porch modifications.
From 1856 to 1871, the residence belonged to John Mercer Langston, who became the first African American lawyer in Ohio and later a U.S. Congressman.
The house represents a significant location in African American history where Langston conducted anti-slavery activities and supported the Underground Railroad movement.
The property sits opposite Eastwood School and maintains its original structural elements despite modifications to the exterior porch and support features.
In January 1863, Langston read the Emancipation Proclamation to Oberlin residents from this location, marking a crucial moment in local civil rights history.
Location: Oberlin
Address: 207 East College Street
GPS coordinates: 41.29111,-82.21000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 09:31
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