How many states were involved in the Underground Railroad?
The network of routes extended in all directions throughout 14 Northern states and “the promised land” of Canada, which was beyond the reach of fugitive-slave hunters.
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HARRIET TUBMAN – The Best-Known Figure in UGR HistoryHarriet Tubman is perhaps the best-known figure related to the underground railroad. She made by some accounts 19 or more rescue trips to the south and helped more than 300 people escape slavery.
Local and state historical societiesA great way to find out if there was Underground Railroad activity in your area is to contact your local or state historical society. These individuals specialize in all aspects of your local or state history, and are a great resource.
In the 1700 and 1800s, major rivers were known as Freedom Roads, and if you explore the Roanoke River in Halifax County, you'll find pieces of the Underground Railroad's history still standing today.
The four escape routes, starting from Camden, Salem, Greenwich and Trenton, converged at areas like Bordentown and Burlington and led to Jersey City, making the city “the last stop” on the Underground Railroad. Many of the them continued on to New York or Canada.
While most of the buildings in the Village of Mt. Pleasant Historic District are private, the Mt.Pleasant Historical Society offers Underground Railroad walking tours which include tours of several houses within the district.