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Underground Railroad: Henry Sides

After crossing the Ohio River into Illinois, runaway slaves were able to take their first glorious step onto free soil. The terrifying and arduous journey toward freedom not only exacted a tremendous toll on their bodies and spirits, but also required money that they often didn’t have. The State of Illinois required a $1,000 bond for any free person of color to enter. Freedom seekers saved or collected money for the bonds, but often still needed help. Henry Sides provided such help and served…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 37.49964, -88.6479072

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