Gerrit Smith Estate
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| Gerrit Smith Estate | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | Main Street, Peterboro, New York |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Architectural style(s): | Other, Mid 19th Century Revival, Federal |
| Designated as NHL: | January 3, 2001[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | November 24, 1997[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 97001386 |
| Governing body: | Local |
Gerrit Smith Estate, in Peterboro, New York, was a home of Gerrit Smith, 19th-century social reformer, abolitionist, and presidential candidate.
Outbuildings on his estate were used as refuges for escaped slaves, on the Underground railway.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2001.[1][3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Gerrit Smith Estate. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service (2008-01-17).
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ LouAnn Wurst (September 21, 2001), National Historic Landmark Nomination: Gerrit Smith EstatePDF (243 KiB), National Park Service
[edit] External links
- Gerrit Smith Estate and Land Office site on "Aboard the Underground Railroad", National Park Service tour list
- Description of the Estate
- Historic Peterboro
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