John H. and Sarah Tibbit- Lancaster, IN
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N 38° 50.171 W 085° 31.095
16S E 628605 N 4299640
John H. and Sarah Tibbit Historical marker.
Waymark Code: WMANX3
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2011
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The Tibbits provided assistance to fugitive slaves here in their home (now part of national park service, network of Freedom); John piloted them to the next safe havedn. Both were members of Neil's Creek Anti-Slavery Society and Anti-Slavery Regular Baptist Church at College Hill. John served as a trustee of the chruch and Eleutherian College.
County: Jefferson
Year Placed: 2006
Name: John H. and Sarah Tibbits
ID#: Not listed
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