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This Altadena gravesite is officially a historical landmark. After decades, here’s how it got there
The gravesite of Owen Brown, an abolitionist who escaped the raid at Harper’s Ferry and moved to California in the 1880s, sits a short hike above Altadena as seen on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
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LA Designated Abolitionist Owen Brown’s Gravesite as an Historic Landmark
In 1889, Owen Brown died of pneumonia and his funeral was reported to have been attended by approximately 2,000 mourners. He was buried atop an Altadena hill named “Little Round Top.” In 1898 ...