BBCNEWS The Travel Show October 31, 2021 20:46:00
Of thousands of escaping enslaved african—americans used the underground railroad to push north and finally cross the border into what was then known as british north america, or modern—day canada, and freedom. the indiana avenue bridge was built by george dawson and his sons who were abolitionists back in the 1830s. along with the bridge came a new ferry, which became an integral part of the escape network. along the trail, you will also find several locations like thanh farm, which was owned by a dutch farming couple that provided safe places to stay, offering escaping slaves food and sh...