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The '''Free Frank McWorter Grave Site''', near the [[Pike County, Illinois]] city of [[Barry, Illinois|Barry]], is the grave site of former slave [[Free Frank McWorter|Frank McWorter]]. McWorter, originally from [[South Carolina]], bought his and 14 other slave relatives' freedom during the mid-19th century in [[Kentucky]].
The '''Free Frank McWorter Grave Site''', near the [[Pike County, Illinois]] city of [[Barry, Illinois|Barry]], is the grave site of former slave [[Free Frank McWorter|Frank McWorter]]. McWorter, originally from [[South Carolina]], bought his and 14 other slave relatives' freedom during the mid-19th century in [[Kentucky]].


In 1836 he was the first [[African American]] before the [[American Civil War]] to plat and register a town, [[New Philadelphia, Illinois]]. The [[New Philadelphia Town Site]], abandoned by the early 20th century, was designated a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 2009 for its history and archaeological resources.<ref name=doi>{{cite web|url=http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/011609c.html|title=KInterior Secretary Kempthorne Designates 9 National Historic Landmarks in 9 States |date=2009-01-16|publisher=Department of the Interior}}</ref>
In 1836 he was the first [[African American]] before the [[American Civil War]] to plat and register a town, [[New Philadelphia, Illinois]]. The [[New Philadelphia Town Site]], abandoned by the early 20th century, was designated a [[National Historic Landmark]] in 2009 for its history and archaeological resources.<ref name=doi>{{cite web|url=http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/011609c.html |title=KInterior Secretary Kempthorne Designates 9 National Historic Landmarks in 9 States |date=2009-01-16 |publisher=Department of the Interior |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090305040615/http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/011609c.html |archivedate=2009-03-05 |df= }}</ref>


McWorter's grave site was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988. It is located about 4 miles east of Barry, Illinois off [[U.S. Route 36]].
McWorter's grave site was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1988. It is located about 4 miles east of Barry, Illinois off [[U.S. Route 36]].

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Free Frank McWorter Grave Site
Free Frank McWorter Grave Site is located in Illinois
Free Frank McWorter Grave Site
Free Frank McWorter Grave Site is located in the United States
Free Frank McWorter Grave Site
LocationPike County, Illinois
Nearest cityBarry
Coordinates39°41′41″N 91°2′27″W / 39.69472°N 91.04083°W / 39.69472; -91.04083
Arealess than one acre
Built1854
NRHP reference No.87002533[1]
Added to NRHPApril 19, 1988

The Free Frank McWorter Grave Site, near the Pike County, Illinois city of Barry, is the grave site of former slave Frank McWorter. McWorter, originally from South Carolina, bought his and 14 other slave relatives' freedom during the mid-19th century in Kentucky.

In 1836 he was the first African American before the American Civil War to plat and register a town, New Philadelphia, Illinois. The New Philadelphia Town Site, abandoned by the early 20th century, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2009 for its history and archaeological resources.[2]

McWorter's grave site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It is located about 4 miles east of Barry, Illinois off U.S. Route 36.

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "KInterior Secretary Kempthorne Designates 9 National Historic Landmarks in 9 States". Department of the Interior. 2009-01-16. Archived from the original on 2009-03-05. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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