Schoolcraft in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Underground Railroad House
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 17, 2013
1. Underground Railroad House Marker
Inscription.
Underground Railroad House. . This historic house was built in 1835 by Dr. Nathan Thomas, the first physician in Kalamazoo County. When asked in 1843 to assist escaping slaves from the south to reach Canada, he quickly agreed. Mrs. Thomas would provide food and arrange for them to sleep on the floor of the doctor's office. Fugitives would hide upstairs under the eaves if it was suspected bounty hunters were in the area. Dr. Thomas would arrange for them to travel after dark to Battle Creek and on to Canada. Dr. Thomas estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 fugitives passed through their station on the Underground Railroad.
This historic house was built in 1835 by Dr. Nathan Thomas, the first physician in Kalamazoo County. When asked in 1843 to assist escaping slaves from the south to reach Canada, he quickly agreed. Mrs. Thomas would provide food and arrange for them to sleep on the floor of the doctor's office. Fugitives would hide upstairs under the eaves if it was suspected bounty hunters were in the area. Dr. Thomas would arrange for them to travel after dark to Battle Creek and on to Canada. Dr. Thomas estimated that 1,000 to 1,500 fugitives passed through their station on the Underground Railroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 42° 6.973′ N, 85° 37.774′ W. Marker is in Schoolcraft, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. Marker is on E. Cass Street, 0.1 miles east of Pearl Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 613 E Cass Street, Schoolcraft MI 49087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 700 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.