Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office

The Joshua Reed Giddings Law Office is a historic commercial building at 102 East Jefferson Street in Jefferson, Ohio. Built in 1823, it was the law office of Joshua Reed Giddings (1795-1864), a prominent abolitionist who served as a U.S. representative from 1838 to 1859. The building was recognized as a National Historic Landmark for Giddings' role in the slavery debates preceding the American Civil War. It is now owned by the local historical society, and is a museum open by appointment.

Giddings, Joshua Reed, Law Office
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark
1936 HABS photo, showing location on Chestnut Street.
Location102 E. Jefferson St, Jefferson, Ohio
Coordinates41°44′18″N 80°45′47″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1823 (1823)
NRHP reference No.74001396
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 30, 1974
Designated NHLMay 30, 1974
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