National Register of Historic Places

Camptown Historic District

LaMott, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Listed
October 31, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85003434

About this property

The Camptown Historic District, also known as the La Mott Historic District and Camp William Penn, is a national historic district located in La Mott, Pennsylvania, United States. The area played a crucial role in the American Civil War; from 1863 to 1865 when it hosted Camp William Penn, a military training post for African-American soldiers. Following the war, many of those soldiers bought homes in the area. The district also contained the residence of the prominent Quaker abolitionist and suffragist Lucretia Mott. This home, called "Roadside," was also a stop on the Underground Railroad. The area was originally to be formally designated "Camptown," but, since there was already another community in Pennsylvania by that name, "La Mott" was chosen instead when the post office was established in 1885. The district covers 26 acres, and includes 35 contributing buildings. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

LaMott, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
40.06715, -75.14477

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTBLACKSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Germantown — Chew House
1777Revolutionary War
1.6 mi
Battle of Germantown
1777Revolutionary War
1.9 mi
Battle of Germantown (approach actions)
1777Revolutionary War
2.3 mi

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When was Camptown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Camptown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Camptown Historic District?

Camptown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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