John & Harriet McKenzie House
About
John & Harriet McKenzie House is an Underground Railroad site in Oswego that marks a story of freedom. Formerly enslaved people John and Harriet McKenzie found freedom in Oswego and lived in this house from 1848 to 1857. It’s a quiet reminder of the role Central New York played in the fight against slavery.
Oswego sits on Lake Ontario, a gateway to Canada, which made it an important stop for people heading north toward freedom. The McKenzie House is one of several Oswego sites tied to that history, along with the home of abolitionist John B. Edwards.
What to Know
- John and Harriet McKenzie lived here between 1848 and 1857.
- They were formerly enslaved people who found freedom in Oswego.
- The house is one of several Underground Railroad sites in Oswego.
- Oswego’s position on Lake Ontario made it a natural stop for people heading to Canada.
- Visit Oswego County features the site.
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