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John Freeman
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By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Side One: John Freeman Marker | | |
Inscription. In 1844, John Freeman, a free black, purchased land in Indianapolis. By 1853, he owned land in this area worth $6,000. In June 1853, a slaveholder claimed Freeman was his runaway slave. Freeman spent nine weeks in jail; he hired lawyers; claim was dismissed. Black citizens held public meeting August 29 at Masonic Hall to congratulate Freeman.
Under Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, seizure of free blacks and freedom seekers in the north was common.
The Underground Railroad refers to a widespread network of diverse people in the nineteenth century who aided slaves escaping to freedom from the southern U.S.
Erected 2006 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology, IDNR; African American Landmarks Committee of Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc.; Fred A. Taylor, and Gwen Crenshaw. (Marker Number 49.2006.2.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers marker series.
Location. 39° 46.902′ N, 86° 9.343′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. Marker is on Pennsylvania Street. Click for map. On the west side of Pennsylvania Street between 10th and 11th streets, in greenspace next to the Landmark Center, located at 1099 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America. | | | | 
By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Side Two: John Freeman Marker | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Northside (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); The Home of Caroline Scott Harrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brig. General Benjamin Harrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zerelda G. Wallace (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Indiana State Meeting of the Christian Churches (approx. 0.3 miles away); Widows and Orphans Friends’ Society (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ovid Butler, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); USS Indianapolis CA-35 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Indianapolis. |
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By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007 | |
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By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007 | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on July 22, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,725 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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