Camptown Historic District
Camptown Historic District, Historic district in La Mott, Pennsylvania.
The Camptown Historic District encompasses 26 acres containing 35 structures displaying Renaissance Revival and Gothic architectural elements along Penrose Avenue and Cheltenham Avenue.
From 1863 to 1865, the district served as Camp William Penn, a military training facility where African-American soldiers prepared for Civil War service.
The residence of Lucretia Mott, named Roadside, operated as an Underground Railroad station and represents the district's connection to the abolitionist movement.
The district boundaries extend between Penrose Avenue, Graham Lane, Dennis Street, and Cheltenham Avenue, with many buildings eligible for preservation funding.
After the Civil War, numerous African-American soldiers who trained at Camp William Penn returned to purchase homes in the district, establishing a permanent community.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.06580,-75.14440
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:59
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