One of the most famous historical places in Indiana, the Levi Coffin House is located on Route 27 in the town of Fountain City, Indiana.

It’s a solidly-built Federal style brick home with eight bedrooms and a lot of history, namely as the most famous stop on the Underground Railroad in Indiana.

Currently, the building is preserved as a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public for paid tours. In the early to mid-19th century, it was known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad.




 Although the Coffin House resembles a typical upper-middle-class home of the era, the interior was extensively modified to accommodate house guests and hiding places. There is a secret crawlspace room attached to the maid’s quarters that could accommodate up to fourteen slaves, as well as a large attic that served similar purposes. Most rooms have multiple exits to allow for a quick getaway.

VIEW FROM THE SECRET ROOM

The original residents of the house were Catherine and Levi Coffin, Quaker abolitionists who are believed to have helped thousands of slaves travel north to freedom.