Harriet A. Jacobs

Historical marker location:

17 Story Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts

( Marker is at the intersection of Story Street and Mt. Auburn Street, on the right when traveling south on Story Street.)

Marker installed: 1993

Abolitionist, Author, and Women's Rights Advocate. c. 1813-1897.

Massachusetts was the birthplace of many prominent American figures, including John F. Kennedy, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Louisa May Alcott, and Emily Dickinson.