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By Bill Coughlin, February 4, 2013
Underground Railroad Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| On W Friendly Avenue west of George White Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | An informal secret network of blacks and whites provided food, clothing, shelter, and guidance for fugitive slaves. “Passengers,” often guided by “conductors,” traveled along routes that included “stations” or safe places. A station located in the . . . — — Map (db m221873) HM |
| On West Friendly Avenue at George White Road, on the right when traveling west on West Friendly Avenue. |
| | Anti-slavery leader, reputed president of "Underground Railroad," was born about 4 miles north. Moved to Indiana in 1826. — — Map (db m219609) HM |
| On West Friendly Avenue at New Garden Road, on the right when traveling west on West Friendly Avenue. |
| | Meeting for worship was begun in 1751; became a Monthly Meeting, 1754. Present bldg. is here. — — Map (db m216369) HM |
| On W Main Street at W Parkside Drive, on the right when traveling east on W Main Street. |
| | Built in the center of Old Jamestown, near the intersection of Federal and Union Streets, Richard Mendenhall’s house served as a gathering place for residents and a stopover for travelers. This home exemplifies the community of Quaker tradepeople . . . — — Map (db m34702) HM |
May. 24, 2024
