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Photographer: Courtesy of Onondaga Historical Association
Caption: Marker detail: Rev. Jermain Loguen
(1813-1872)
Additional Description: Rev. Jermain Loguen escaped in 1834 from slavery in Tennessee. As agent for the Syracuse Fugitive Aid Society, Loguen with his wife Caroline Storum Loguen helped about 1500 freedom seekers. Known as the "prince of the Underground Railroad," Loguen was also teacher, owner of many properties, and bishop of the A.M.E. Zion Church, "respected and beloved by all classes."
Submitted: September 4, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Database Locator Identification Number: p491267
File Size: 1.753 Megabytes

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