Wilson Bruce Evans House
Title
Wilson Bruce Evans House
Description
Wilson Bruce Evans and his brother, Henry Evans, were free African-Americans who lived in Oberlin. They built this house in 1855-1856 for Wilson Bruce Evans and his family. Wilson Bruce Evans was an abolitionist who participated in the 1858 Oberlin-Wellington Rescue and his home served as an important stop on the Underground Railroad. The house, evidence of Oberlin's vibrant 19th century African American community, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997. It remains in the hands of the Evans family and is currently being restored as a historic site.
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Wikimedia Commons
Date
Type
Coverage
1850-1869
33 E. Vine Street, Oberlin OH
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Citation
Matthew Kowal, “Wilson Bruce Evans House,” Oberlin Community History Hub, accessed May 6, 2024, https://megansmitchell.org/DH694/items/show/154.