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Ohio History Connection
Description: Photograph of the John P. Parker House, located in Ripley, Ohio, at 300 Front Street. John Parker (1827-1900) was a former slave who lived in the house from around 1853 until his death. He established a successful foundry behind the home, and was one of the few African Americans who received patents for his inventions during the 19th century. Parker was also an active conductor on the Underground Railroad in southern Ohio. The house has been designated a National Historic Landmark. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06718
Subjects: African American Ohioans; African Americans--History; Inventors; Underground Railroad--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places
Places: Ripley (Ohio); Brown County (Ohio)