Thomas Garrett
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Gosffo
N 39° 56.764 W 075° 17.609
18S E 474928 N 4421812
According to Thomas Garrett, himself, he ONLY helped 2,700 slaves to freedom!
Waymark Code: WM8JKZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2010
Views: 7
Marker Text: Born at Riverview, near here, Garrett was a prominent abolitionist and Underground Railroad activist. He moved to Wilmington, DE in 1822, and sent many fugitive slaves to his brothers at Riverview, Fernland Farms, and here at Thornfield. He was a devout Quaker and associate of Harriet Tubman and William Still. Although convicted and fined, he aided 2,700 freedom seekers; his commitment to their emancipation was unwavering.
Marker Name: Thomas Garrett
County: Delaware
Date Dedicated: 10/25/1981
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: Garrett Rd. & Maple Ave., Drexel Hill
Category: African American, Religion, Underground Railroad
Website: [Web Link]
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