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Frederick Douglass National Historic Site

  • Also Known As: Cedar Hill also Van Hook Mansion also Frederick Douglass Home
  • Address: 1411 W St SE
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Building

"I will unite with any one to do right, and with no one to do wrong!"

Walk the halls of Cedar Hill, home of the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

Born into slavery, Douglass escaped to spend his life fighting for justice and equality for all people. His tireless struggle, brilliant words, and inclusive vision of humanity continue to inspire and sustain people today. - NPS


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Frederick Douglass Home
1877/00/00
1895/00/00

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Particulars for Frederick Douglass National Historic Site:
Sight Category Building
Owner Federal
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Level of Significance National
Criteria Person
Area of Significance Politics-government
Historic Use Single dwelling
Area of Significance Social History



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 66000033
Resource Type:
Owner: Federal
Architectural Style: Greek revival
Other Certification: Additional documentation, Additional documentation
Nominator Name: National Historic Site
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Politics-government, Social history
Applicable Criteria: Person
Period of Significance: 1875-1899
Significant Year: 1877, 1895
Associated People: Douglass,Fredrick
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling
Current Function: Vacant, not in use
Current Sub-Function:

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