The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad (HM17ZC)

Location: Vandalia, MI 49095 Cass County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 55.076', W 85° 54.977'

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Vandalia, prior to the Civil War, was the junction of two important "lines" of the "Underground Railroad." Slaves fleeing through Indiana and Illinois came to Cass County, where Quakers and others gave them shelter. Fugitives seeking a refuge in Canada were guided to "stations" to the east. Many stayed here and built a unique Negro rural colony. Slave-hunting by Kentuckians in 1847 led to legal action and increased North-South tensions.
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HM NumberHM17ZC
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Marker NumberS137
Placed ByMichigan Historical Commission
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Date Added Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at 5:24pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 589866 N 4641232
Decimal Degrees41.91793333, -85.91628333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 55.076', W 85° 54.977'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 55' 4.56" N, 85° 54' 58.62" W
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Area Code(s)269
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 60680-60698 Water St, Vandalia MI 49095, US
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