Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad
Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad
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2007
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Carden, Evan (2007) Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad. The South Alabamian.
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Two of a group of cyclists taking a journey from Mobile to Ontario, Canada stopped for a rest at the White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson, Tuesday. Along with the group of 18 riders, the trek Norman Peterson and Cheryl Hummon are traveling marks the official opening of the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route. The route is made up of mostly rural roads that connect historical landmarks related to the legendary network of safe houses used to offer refuge to fugitive slaves.