Nathan & Clarissa Green House
About
The Nathan & Clarissa Green House is a piece of Oswego’s Underground Railroad history. Nathan Green escaped from slavery and moved to Oswego around 1836, and his former home is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a reminder of the people who traveled the road to freedom through Oswego.
The house earned that recognition because of its significance to Underground Railroad activities. Oswego sits on the shore of Lake Ontario, which made it a departure point for freedom seekers heading to Canada. Visit Oswego County features the house among the area’s Underground Railroad sites.
What to Know
- Nathan Green escaped from slavery and settled in Oswego around 1836.
- The house is on the National Register of Historic Places for its Underground Railroad significance.
- Oswego’s position on Lake Ontario made it a gateway to Canada for freedom seekers.
- Visit Oswego County features it among local Underground Railroad sites.
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