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Parker, John P., House

Ripley, Ohio
County of Brown.
300 Front Street
National Register Number: 97000340
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: OH-2 Certified Local Government: NO
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Statement of Significance (as of designation - February 18, 1997):
A former slave, John Parker's unflagging and oftentimes heroic efforts to rescue escaped slaves from the "borderlands" along the Ohio River underscores the major role played by African-Americans not only as slaves and fugitives, but as rescuers on the Underground Railroad as well. He lived and operated an iron foundry at this site from ca. 1853 until his death in 1900. For more information, see: http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/oh2.htm

Condition:
There are no serious threats to the landmark.

The Parker House was recently restored but there are a few small problems with leaks in the roof. The leaks are manageable and no threat exists to the building.


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