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John W. Jones Museum

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Open today at 12:00-17:00
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1250 Davis St, Elmira, NY 14901, United StatesMap
Phone: +1 607-846-3030
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  • Stephen H
    Stephen H
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    Lots of amazing history to experience - all close together and well interpreted

    The John W. Jones Story is truly amazing, and our guide Cleveland Thrower did a fantastic job of explaining the progression of his life and how he eventually owned this home and how it was saved and r...

    Reviewed on Jun 18, 2023
  • 179cynthiaf
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    Fantastic, educational, under-rated, inspiring museum

    I visited this museum to honor the escaped slave, John W Jones, who helped bury 3000 Confederate prisoners of war in Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery and who helped 800 escaped slaves reach freedom via the ...

    Reviewed on Jul 28, 2019
  • Pamela W
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    History Up Close

    Although it doesn't look like much, this home IS history. Jones was a run away slave who settled in Elmira. During the Civil War he buried the Confederate dead with grace, dignity and honor; his metic...

    Reviewed on Aug 7, 2018
  • lupaglupa
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    Fascinating life story at this developing museum

    That John W. Jones is not a well known American story is a shame - what a life he had! To escape from slavery and work on the underground railroad is an amazing story. To then turn around and show Chr...

    Reviewed on Jun 24, 2018
  • Erik W
    Erik W
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    The most interesting man ever!

    Just happened upon this small white house with huge grounds surrounding, directly across from Woodlawn Cemetery. The tour we took was a special event because it is still being restored. The history o...

    Reviewed on Oct 6, 2016

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