Underground Railroad - Bertie Hall, Fort Erie ON
N 42° 55.916 W 078° 54.894
17T E 670143 N 4755365
Bertie Hall is located on the Niagara Parkway in Fort Erie, Ontario. Built in 1830 it was used as a safe house from the bounty hunters that lurked on this side of the river.
Waymark Code: WM3RXX
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/12/2008
Views: 98
Bertie Hall, built by William Forsythe Sr. who was a well known smuggler in the area, served as one of the principle landing areas for Blacks that crossed into Canada to escape the slavery of the United States. There is a more detailed plaque found at the site, and included in the gallery.
Bertie Hall itself now operates as a museum that is open seven days a week from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Admission prices range from $6 for adults, to $4 for children six and older.
Overlooking the Niagara River and beyond to Buffalo, one can only imagine how this last body of water must have been a major yet final obstacle to overcome.
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