Samuel McCune Safe House - Blairsville, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ted28285
N 40° 25.849 W 079° 15.955
17T E 647089 N 4477019
One of several signs telling the story of the Underground Railroad in the Blairsville area.
Waymark Code: WM157TM
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
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According to the descendants of the Graff and Johnston families the basement of this structure was used to harbor runaways. An underground tunnel connected this building to a nearby livery stable.

More Info
Address:
52 West Market Street
Blairsville, PA United States
15717


Web site: [Web Link]

Site Details: Please call 24-48 hours in advance of your visit so that we may secure a volunteer docent.

Open to the public?: Unknown

Name of organization who placed the marker: Passport to Freedom, The Blairsville Underground Railroad

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