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Mar 29, 2017 · The three main towns in Jefferson County that had a part of the Underground Railroad were Steubenville, Mount Pleasant and Smithfield. West Virginia then was Virginia, held their biggest slave auctions in Wheeling then placed slaves on boats and transported them on the Ohio River.
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Stephen Keese Smith was one of the leading Underground Railroad agents in Clinton County and hid fugitives from slavery in the barn behind his farmhouse, pictured here. Smith later stated:
For years, the Sanborn house, pictured here, was known locally as an Underground Railroad stop. Locals still talk about the house’s underground tunnel. Fugitives would use a hidden door in the summer kitchen to get to the root cellar. From there they could follow the tunnel to the Sanborns’ barn, near the back of the property. The system made for e...
Irenus Hamilton, whose home is pictured here, was a deacon in the Lyme Congregational Church. He was also a key player in the town’s (and church’s) slice of the Underground Railroad. In 1935, a Lyme resident named Caroline Fairfield explained the system in a letter:
Sep 8, 2022 · The Fort is part of the Historic Lewis and Clark National Trail and the Ohio River Scenic Byway. A tour takes 75 to 90 minutes, but it takes you back 200 years! 120 S. 3 rd Street, Steubenville. CITY OF MURALS. Twenty-four stunning murals give Steubenville its nickname.
Feb 11, 2023 · by Olivia Zinn. Sat, February 11th 2023 at 7:01 PM. WTOVThumbnail. Steubenville, OH — Black History Month events continued this weekend in the Ohio Valley. The Public Library of...
Feb 15, 2024 · The Underground Railroad Musuem in Flushing, Ohio is the legacy of Dr. John Mattox. Three floors and over 8000 antique items, The Underground Railroad Museum has been working to educate the community about the history of slavery in the Ohio Valley since 1993.
Feb 26, 2009 · This weekend I visited Historic Fort Steuben in Steubenville, Ohio to see “The Underground Railroad: Journey to Freedom” exhibit on display throughout the month of February. The exhibit tells the story of Ohio’s integral part in ridding the nation from African-American slavery before the civil war.
Fun Facts about Steubenville, Ohio. Steubenville is often referred to as the “City of Murals” due to its vibrant wall paintings. The city is the birthplace of beloved entertainer Dean Martin. Steubenville played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved individuals escape to freedom.
