Indiana in Indiana County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Rescue of Anthony Hollingsworth

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

1. The Rescue of Anthony Hollingsworth Marker

Inscription. On June 26, 1845, this 12 year-old fugitive slave was captured by slave hunters. Armed residents surrounded the hotel where he was held and demanded his release, defying federal law. Judge Thomas White freed him in the old courthouse on this site.

Erected 2002 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1917.

Location. 40° 37.385′ N, 79° 9.064′ W. Marker is in Indiana, Pennsylvania, in Indiana County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Philadelphia Street (Pennsylvania Route 286) and North Sixth Street. Located on grounds of Commonwealth Bank. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indiana PA 15701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Walk of Fame (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James S. Nance, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indiana County (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); James Maitland Stewart (approx. ¼ mile away); The Catawba and Kittanning Native American Trails

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); William H. Sylvis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Moorhead's Fort (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indiana.

Old Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, February 27, 2011

2. Old Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,874 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.