Underground Railroad
The Northern Route to Freedom
What is the Underground Railroad? Why use it?
All the slaves want to escape the "peculiar institution"; the sun-up to sun-down back breaking work, the floggings given by the overseers, the fear of having family members sold off to other farms, the oppressive feeling of being labeled a "darkie".
The Underground Railroad offers a path to freedom. Unlike uprising such as the ones led by Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner, the Underground railroad has resulted in the obtainment of freedom.
From Kentucky to Canada
- Any Kentucky Plantation - Fleeing North
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6N_eTZP2U
Stopping points:
- Ohio River -
- Cleveland -
End:
- Canada -
Tuesday, Nov 5, 1850, 09:00 PM
Kentucky
Beware of and Avoid
Wade the streams to throw off your scent.
Walking Alone -
Avoid being seen; travel at night. You may be labeled as a fugitive, and authorities may be alerted.
Assistance -
Safe Houses/Stationmasters -
These brave people provide assistance to you. They will shelter, feed and hide you.
John Rankin of Ripley, Ohio is a famous station master.