Nathan and Mary Johnson properties, New Bedford

Name: Nathan and Mary Johnson properties
Address: New Bedford, United States

#31 among attractions in New Bedford

Greek Revival architecture

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The Nathan and Mary Johnson properties are a National Historic Landmark at 17–19 and 21 Seventh Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Originally two structures, one dating to the 1820s and an 1857 house joined with the older one shortly after construction. They have since been restored and now house the New Bedford Historical Society. The two properties are significant for their association with leading members of the abolitionist movement in Massachusetts, and as the only surviving residence in New Bedford of Frederick Douglass. Nathan and Polly Johnson were free African-Americans who are known to have sheltered escaped slaves using the Underground Railroad from 1822 on. Both were also successful in local business; Nathan as a and Polly as a confectioner. ()

Built: 1829 (195 years ago)Coordinates: 41°37'59"N, 70°55'44"W

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Nathan and Mary Johnson properties – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Effie M. Morrissey, The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.

~1660 ftNE
Park, Historical place, National park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past as the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century.
~1760 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
9 min walk • The New Bedford Whaling Museum stands as a testament to the historical significance of the whaling industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts, once heralded as the "Whaling Capital of the World." This museum is an essential visit for anyone interested in maritime history...
0.4 miE
Ship
Effie M. Morrissey, New Bedford
12 min walk • Effie M. Morrissey is a schooner skippered by Robert Bartlett that made many scientific expeditions to the Arctic, sponsored by American museums, the Explorers Club and the National Geographic Society. She also helped survey the Arctic for the United States Government during World War II.
~990 ftS
Museum, Historical place, History museum
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, New Bedford
5 min walk • The William Rotch Jr. House, now the Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum, is a National Historic Landmark at 396 County Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States. The three families whose names are attached to it were all closely tied to the city's nineteenth-century dominance of the whaling industry.
~1580 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford
8 min walk • The Seamen's Bethel is a chapel in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, located at 15 Johnny Cake Hill.
~1880 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
New Bedford Fire Museum, New Bedford
10 min walk • The New Bedford Fire Museum is a local history museum at 51 Bedford Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the 1867 Fire Station No. 4, the city's oldest surviving fire station.
~250 ftNE
Church
New Bedford Meeting House, New Bedford
2 min walk • New Bedford Friends Meeting House, also known as New Bedford Friends Meeting, is a Quaker house of worship in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
~1460 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture
United States Customhouse, New Bedford
8 min walk • The United States Customhouse is a historic and active custom house at 2nd and William Streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Architect Robert Mills designed the custom house in 1834 in a Greek Revival style. It has been used by the U.S.
0.4 miNE
Ship
Lightship No. 114, New Bedford
12 min walk • Lightship No. 114, later U.S. Coast Guard WAL 536, that served as lightship Fire Island, Examination Vessel, Diamond Shoal, 1st District relief vessel, Pollock Rip and Portland.
0.7 miNE
Bridge
New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge, New Bedford
19 min walk • The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is a swing truss bridge which connects New Bedford, Massachusetts with Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
0.9 miNE
Park
Prince Henry the Navigator Park, New Bedford
24 min walk • Prince Henry the Navigator Park on Pope's Island in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is dedicated to Prince Henry the Navigator. It was created in 1994, a gift to the city from the Prince Henry Society of New Bedford and the Portuguese government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nathan and Mary Johnson properties?

Nearby attractions include New Bedford Meeting House, New Bedford (2 min walk), First Baptist Church, New Bedford (4 min walk), Gallery X, New Bedford (4 min walk), Central New Bedford Historic District, New Bedford (4 min walk).

How to get to Nathan and Mary Johnson properties by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nathan and Mary Johnson properties:

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Kempton St. Stop • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Bedford towers stop • Lines: 9 (9 min walk)