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Illinois Terminal Railroad: Road of many manifestations
The Illinois Terminal Railroad might be one of the most misunderstood Class 1 railroads of the 20th century. If you think ...
The New York Times6 年
A RAILROAD AND ITS WORKMEN.; What the Illinois Central Is Doing for Those in Its Employ.
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Illinois moves to boost education, tourism through Underground Railroad history
An Illinois task force is working to bring greater recognition to the state’s role in the Underground Railroad, identifying ...
AOL2 天
Task force exploring Illinois’ connection to the Underground Railroad
The report shows there could be as many as 200 sites in Illinois associated with the Underground Railroad, with many of the houses and churches still standing. William Still, an abolitionist from ...
Yahoo3 天
Illinois task force seeks to honor Underground Railroad history
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - How much do you know about the history of the Underground Railroad? When the Civil War ended, many freedom seekers made their way up north to Illinois through the Underground ...
CBS News4 天
Task force presents "fascinating" findings on the Underground Railroad in Illinois
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force on Tuesday presented its ongoing findings on the important role Illinois played in the history of helping slaves reach freedom.