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15 Legendary Sites Along The Underground Railroad

3. John Brown Farm State Historic Site – New York

3. John Brown Farm State Historic Site - New York
John Brown’s Lake Placid home: a historic site of abolitionist strategy and legacy.

John Brown’s home in Lake Placid is where the famous abolitionist lived, strategized anti-slavery efforts, and ultimately is buried. The property highlights his Underground Railroad connections and legacy alongside exhibits detailing Brown’s role in the movement. Further reading: parks.ny.gov.

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