The John Brown Tannery Site in Northwestern Pennsylvania
17620 John Brown Rd., Guys Mills, Pa., 16327-1452; Phone: 814-967-2099; e-mail
John Brown Tannery Site is a historic archaeological sitelocated at Richmond Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The tannery was built in 1825, by famed abolitionist John Brown(1800–1859). The site includes the ruins of the tannery; a one-story, rectangular structure measuring 55 feet by 22 feet. A fire destroyed the building in 1907. It is open to the public as the John Brown Farm, Tannery & Museum.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
John Brown Tannery Site | |
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| Location: | 500 feet south of the junction of Pennsylvania Route 77 and John Brown Road [17620 John Brown Rd.], Richmond Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates: | 41°43′8.5″N 79°57′3″WCoordinates: 41°43′8.5″N 79°57′3″W |
| Area: | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built: | 1825 |
| Built by: | Brown, John |
| Governing body: | Local |
| NRHP Reference#: | 78002383[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | December 14, 1978 |
"In Pre-Civil War Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the farm of the great abolitionist John Brown played a strategic role in the Underground Railroad. Disbursing "depots" in the area, John Brown aided in the passing of an estimated 2,500 slaves. In the town of New Richmond, his farm and tannery was a major stop on the Railroad, marking its place in history from 1825 to 1835. The farm, now a museum, proves to be an educational, exhilarating experience as you learn more about this great man of history and his many heroic efforts. Tour the remnants of the tannery and take a walking path to the cemetery. (Wear comfortable walking shoes.) Plan a visit during the first weekend in May, and you can share in the "Spirit of Freedom" picnic, a community celebration in honor of John Brown's birthday (May 9). There is also a gift shop allowing visitors to take a piece of that experience with them to cherish for a lifetime. Open from April 15 to October 15, and in the winter by appointment only." Source: "John Brown Farm and Tannery Museum," Visitpa.com
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