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Underground Railroad: Crow Knob

In the mid-1800s the landscape that is now the Shawnee National Forest provided paths to freedom for runaway slaves. After crossing the Ohio River into Illinois, the dense forest and rugged terrain helped fugitives stay hidden during their perilous journey toward liberty. Crow Knob is a sandstone bluff that overlooks the former Miller Grove community to the south. Because of its vantage point, it served as an important lookout for the Underground Railroad. According to local myth, fires were…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 37.498689, -88.635467

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