"Underground Railroad" LbNA #58570
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Add Location| Owner: | SunDawg  |
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| Plant date: | Jul 3, 2011 |
| Location: | Milo Barnes Park |
| City: | Vandalia |
| County: | Cass |
| State: | Michigan |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | SunDawg |
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| Last found: | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Status: | FFFFaaaOa |
| Last edited: | Jul 3, 2011 |
Replaced 4/1/2013.
"The story of the Underground Railroad in Cass County is one of cooperation, respect and mutual trust among Quakers, free blacks, fugitive slaves and other abolitionists to combat the hated institution of slavery. One historian says, 'the interdependency of these groups created a unique environment that helped minimize racism, promote cooperation between the races and create an African-American community unique to the North'."
"According to early Cass County histories, the homes of Quakers in the area were 'stations of much importance' some 20 years before the start of the Civil War. "It is claimed that over 1500 freedom seekers passed through Cass County on their way to Canada". "Between 1842 and 1847 there developed a colony of fugitives who resided in small cabins on 5-10 acre plots of Quaker owned land. ... Descendents of these families still reside in the area. Chain Lake Baptist Church, one of the oldest African-American churches in Michigan, was established in 1838 and played an important role in UGRR activities."
For more information on these sites and the Underground Railroad in Cass County go to urscc.org or search Bonine House.
To find the Letterbox - In Vandalia, at the SW corner of State & Water Streets (just West of the light) you'll find
Historical Site Marker #137 at Milo Barnes Park. Park there. Read the history, also a box with informative flyer available. Looking beyond the Marker, see the flag & stone, the park sign, and the river. Between the river and the street is a barrier, "guarding" you from falling into the street(!) Look inside the endpiece to find "Under Ground Railroad".
Please, be discreet and re-hide well, lots of muggles!
Also a festival going on July 16-17, so probably not a good weekend to attempt...Thanks!
"The story of the Underground Railroad in Cass County is one of cooperation, respect and mutual trust among Quakers, free blacks, fugitive slaves and other abolitionists to combat the hated institution of slavery. One historian says, 'the interdependency of these groups created a unique environment that helped minimize racism, promote cooperation between the races and create an African-American community unique to the North'."
"According to early Cass County histories, the homes of Quakers in the area were 'stations of much importance' some 20 years before the start of the Civil War. "It is claimed that over 1500 freedom seekers passed through Cass County on their way to Canada". "Between 1842 and 1847 there developed a colony of fugitives who resided in small cabins on 5-10 acre plots of Quaker owned land. ... Descendents of these families still reside in the area. Chain Lake Baptist Church, one of the oldest African-American churches in Michigan, was established in 1838 and played an important role in UGRR activities."
For more information on these sites and the Underground Railroad in Cass County go to urscc.org or search Bonine House.
To find the Letterbox - In Vandalia, at the SW corner of State & Water Streets (just West of the light) you'll find
Historical Site Marker #137 at Milo Barnes Park. Park there. Read the history, also a box with informative flyer available. Looking beyond the Marker, see the flag & stone, the park sign, and the river. Between the river and the street is a barrier, "guarding" you from falling into the street(!) Look inside the endpiece to find "Under Ground Railroad".
Please, be discreet and re-hide well, lots of muggles!
Also a festival going on July 16-17, so probably not a good weekend to attempt...Thanks!