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Pennsylvania Abolition Society

Philadelphia County · dedicated 1992 · East side of Front St. between Walnut & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia

Founded here, 1775, as the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage. In 1787 it became the Pennsylvania Abolition Society which sought social, educational, and employment opportunities for Blacks.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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