La Mott, Pennsylvania
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Of the sixty-five locations in the continental United States named Mott, this is the only community named "La Mott." It borders Philadelphia, along Cheltenham Avenue, and has been assigned the ZIP code of 19027.
History
The name of this town honors Lucretia Mott, who lived here from the 1850s until her death in 1880.[1] Her house, Roadside, which was demolished in 1911, was a major stop on the Underground Railroad.
Formerly known as Camptown (or "Camp Town"), La Mott was the site of Camp William Penn, the first federal training site for Black soldiers during the American Civil War.
Gallery
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La Mott AME Church
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La Mott Community Center and Free Library
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Residence, Old York Road
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Sign at the site of former Lucretia Mott House
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La Mott historical marker
See also
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External links
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