Raccoon Township near Bidwell in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Freedom Seekers: Ohio and the Underground Railroad
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
1. Freedom Seekers: Ohio and the Underground Railroad Marker
This is one of the cabins built to house the 100 freed slaves who came to the Farm with Nehemiah Wood and his family in 1805.
It is noted that, "Uncle Albert Hurt first lived in the cabin near a sweet spring on Granny's Branch Fork." At one time a man named Thompson raised 9 girls in this home. Rio Grande College students often lived in the house, the last in 1952.
Two of the cabin's doors led to lean-to rooms, one of which was usually the kitchen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 38° 52.895′ N, 82° 21.861′ W. Marker is near Bidwell, Ohio, in Gallia County. It is in Raccoon Township. Marker is on Farmview Road (County Road 71) 0.7 miles north of Canoe Livery Road (County Road 73), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 630 Farmview Rd, Gallipolis OH 45631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Village of Adamsville (here, next to this marker); Ingles Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Appalachian Crafts (a few steps from this marker); Phillips Pioneer Home (a few
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Photographed By Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
2. Freedom Seekers: Ohio and the Underground Railroad Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
