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Underground Railroad: Quick Facts

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Sculpture honors Underground Railroad's history at new Detroit area bridge • Oct. 18, 2026, 7:10 AM ET (The Toledo Blade)

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Areas Of Involvement slavery • abolitionism • Today in History—April 20: Honoring Harriet Tubman’s Legacy • escape
Related People Solomon Northup • Harriet Tubman • Josiah Henson • Josephine Sophia White Griffing • Levi Coffin

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