Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office facts for kids
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Giddings, Joshua Reed, Law Office
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1936 HABS photo, showing location on Chestnut Street.
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 102 E. Jefferson St, Jefferson, Ohio |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1823 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001396 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | May 30, 1974 |
| Designated NHL | May 30, 1974 |
The Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office is a special old building in Jefferson, Ohio. It was built in 1823 and was once the office of Joshua Reed Giddings (1795-1864). He was a very important person who fought against slavery in the United States. Giddings served in the U.S. Congress from 1838 to 1859. This building is famous because of his work against slavery before the American Civil War. Today, it is a museum run by a local history group. You can visit it by making an appointment.
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What is the Giddings Law Office?
The Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office is a small, one-story building made of wood. It has a pointed roof and is covered with wooden boards. You can find it in Jefferson, Ohio, on East Jefferson Street. It is across from the Jefferson Baptist Church and right next to a small park called Giddings Park. The building has a main door on the front and a window next to it. Inside, there is one main room.
Who was Joshua Reed Giddings?
Joshua Reed Giddings was born in 1795 and passed away in 1864. He was a lawyer and a politician. He is best known for being a strong abolitionist. This means he believed that slavery was wrong and should be ended. He spoke out against slavery often.
Giddings' Fight Against Slavery
From 1838 to 1859, Giddings worked in the United States House of Representatives. During this time, he often spoke about the problems of slavery. He wanted to make sure everyone knew how unfair slavery was. His strong opinions sometimes caused trouble in Congress. At one point, Congress even tried to stop him from talking about slavery. This was because of a rule called the "gag rule," which tried to prevent discussions about slavery.
Giddings' efforts were very important. Many people believe his work helped shape the views of President Abraham Lincoln on slavery. Lincoln later led the country during the Civil War, which ended slavery.
The Law Office Today
The building where Giddings worked is now a museum. It is cared for by the Ashtabula County Historical Society. The office was not always in its current spot. It used to be next to Giddings' home on North Chestnut Street. In 2013, the building was carefully moved to its present location to be preserved.
Images for kids
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A sign near the law office that tells about Joshua Reed Giddings' public service.
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A picture of the Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office.
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