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12 Secret Routes and Safe Houses That Powered the Underground Railroad

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10. Burlington, Vermont and the Canadian Border

10. Burlington, Vermont and the Canadian Border
Burlington, Vermont served as a critical final stop to freedom via Lake Champlain routes.

Burlington, Vermont, offered a final passage to Canada via Lake Champlain and overland trails. Station masters used barns and attics as hideouts until the time to cross. Their proximity to Quebec made this a crucial last step for many. Once they crossed the border, they were finally free (vermontpublic.org).

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