Know Ohio: The Underground Railroad

In this installment of Know Ohio, Zaria tells us about the role Ohio played in the Underground Railroad.

The Underground Railroad was a secret network aiding enslaved people escaping to freedom, and Ohio played a crucial role in this chapter of American history.

Historians estimate that nearly half of all escaped enslaved people made their way through Ohio.

Our state's strategic location and the bravery of its agents, conductors, and escapees contributed to its status as one of the most successful underground railroad states.
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