Levi Coffin House

Built in 1839 and now a National Historic Landmark, this house was owned by Levi Coffin (1798-1877), a Quaker abolitionist. Because of his outstanding role in the operation of the Underground Railroad, Coffin has been termed its "president." It ...

Home of Levi Coffin

1827 1847

This house was called the "Union

Depot of the Underground Railroad,"

and more than 2000 escaped slaves

were cared for here.

Tablet placed by

Wayne Co. Society of Indianapolis

Marker is at the intersection of Cross Street (U.S. ...

Levi Coffin

(Front Side): Levi Coffin (1798-1877), a Quaker abolitionist, lived in Newport (now Fountain City) with his family 1826-1847. Moved from North Carolina because he and his wife, Catharine, opposed slavery. Advocated, and sold in his store, free-labor products not produced ...