Downtown Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Detroit's Underground Railway Station
Photographed By Joel S., December 2, 2015
1. Detroit's "Underground Railway Station" Marker
A large brick building known as "The Finney House Barn," was located here and used as a depot for helping slaves gain freedom into Canada from 1833 until the Civil War. Detroit was one of the important "stations," on the route to Canada and the Anti-Slavery Society organized in 1837, aided in the liberation of thousands of slaves.
Erected 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 42° 19.962′ N, 83° 2.928′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Downtown Detroit. Marker is at the intersection of Griswold Street and State Street, on the right when traveling north on Griswold Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1212 Griswold Street, Detroit MI 48226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First Capitol Building in Michigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Finney Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan's First Capitol/Capitol Union School (within shouting distance of this marker); Detroit Plaindealer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed By Joel S., December 2, 2015
2. Detroit's Underground Railway Station Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
