St. Agnes Hall

St. Agnes Hall

Circa 1846. This two-and-a-half story brick home boasts a rather unique history. As a stop along the Underground Railroad, it served as a "safe-house" for many slaves seeking freedom in the North. During the Civil War, it was used as Union headquarters. Eventually in the 1880s, the home was converted into a boarding house and day school for young women. In 1895, the home was renovated and used as a private residence. It was the boyhood home of U.S. Sen. James Preston Kem. Antiques and collectibles decorate the interior, all surrounded by Victorian decor.