Tabor Antislavery Historic District

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Tabor Antislavery Historic District
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LocationPark, Center, Orange & Elm Sts., Tabor, Iowa
Coordinates 40°53′58″N95°40′35″W / 40.89944°N 95.67639°W / 40.89944; -95.67639
Area12 acres (4.9 ha)
Built1853
ArchitectSamuel H. Adams
Rev. John Todd
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival
NRHP reference No. 07001117 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 31, 2007

Tabor Antislavery Historic District is a historic district on Park, Center, Orange & Elm Streets in Tabor, Iowa.

The area was largely settled in 1853 and many mid-19th century revival buildings survive. The district includes the Todd House and the Public Square (Tabor City Park). This area was the home to several notable abolitionists, including Rev. John Todd. John Brown visited the area during his raids in the 1850s and camped in the square. [2] It was also used by Tabor College (1853–1927) for recreational purposes. The area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Rebecca Lawin McCarley. "Tabor Antislavery Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service . Retrieved January 26, 2016.