Underground Railroad Route - Le Roy, NY
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jiggs11
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Roadside marker near Langworthy Cemetery NE of Le Roy, NY.
Waymark Code: WMMRBM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2014
Views: 5
Marker relates the story of the Underground Railroad route that passed through this area before and during the Civil War.
Marker text reads:
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD ROUTE
Escaping slaves traveling to Canada on the
Covington route crossed the road here on
their way to meet Le Roy's Conductor, Daniel
Mcdonald, known as the "Medicine Man". His
station was near the Keeney Road Cemetery.
Marker Name: Underground Railroad Route
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Town of Le Roy
Dedication Date: 2007
City/Town/Village Name: Le Roy
County: Genesee
Region: Finger Lakes (Region 3)
Website: Not listed
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