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Tubman Connections

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

 
 
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2022
1. Tubman Connections Marker
Inscription.
There are many nearby places associated with Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Much of the landscape retains a rural character, evocative of an earlier time. Why not take a ride and explore Harriet's world?

Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center
424 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

Around the corner, at 424 Race Street, is the oldest community organization dedicated to Harriet Tubman. The museum offers exhibits, programs, and information about her life.
Lat. 38.569378, Long. -76.077289

Dorchester County Courthouse
206 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

This was the site of slave auctions. In 1850, with Tubman's help, her niece Kessiah and her two children made a daring escape from the auction block.
Lat. 38.571330, Long. -76.075456

Brodess Farm
Greenbriar Road, Bucktown, MD 21623

As the property of Edward Brodess, Harriet Tubman was forced to work here. After the death of her owner, Tubman feared sale to the deep South. This prompted her to flee to the North. No structures remain from Tubman's time, but the farm is still actively cultivated.
Lat. 38.459031, Long. -76.048522

Bucktown Village Store
4303 Bucktown Road, Bucktown, MD 21623

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building is located on the original site. It has been renovated and expanded. It contains some original fabric from Tubman's time. It was the site of her first public resistance to slavery.
Lat. 38.459167, Long. =76.031385

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
4068 Golden Hill Road, Church Creek, MD 21622

This visitor complex features exhibits, audio visual programs, and interactive media. There is also a research library, gift store, and public restrooms.
Lat. 38.448304, Long. -76.138687

Jacob Jackson Site
MD Route 16

This remote location is the site of Jacob Jackson's home. He was instrumental in the rescue of Harriet's three brothers.
Lat. 38.492895, Long. -76.253082
Note: this is the approximate location of the access road off MD Route 16.

 
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RRAfrican AmericansAgricultureWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
 
Location. 38° 34.145′ N, 76° 4.639′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is at the intersection
Tubman Connections Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2022
2. Tubman Connections Marker
of Race Street and Alley 26 when traveling north on Race Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 432 Race St, Cambridge MD 21613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Sparkling Blue Choptank (a few steps from this marker); Preserving Our Architectural Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carillonic Bells (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to the Richardson Maritime Museum (about 700 feet away); John Barth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eastern Shore Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas Holliday Hicks (approx. 0.2 miles away); John F. Kennedy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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Mar. 29, 2024