John J Smith House 86 Pinckney Street, Boston, MA 02108

The John J Smith House, located at 86 Pinckney Street in Boston, Massachusetts, is a historic site dedicated to the life and legacy of John J Smith, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and state legislator. Smith, a barber by trade, used his shop as a center for community organizing and abolitionist activities in the 1800s. He fought for equal school rights and played a key role in the rescue of Shadrach Minkins, a fugitive slave. Smith also recruited for African American regiments during the Civil War and served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

The John J Smith House is a part of the Black Heritage Trail® and is a private residence, not open to the public. Visitors can learn about Smith's contributions to his community through business, activism, and politics through various historical resources and publications.