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1861 Cleveland OH Stampede

Cleveland
Beginning Date
Friday, February 1, 1861
Starting Point
Cleveland, OH
Route
Mid Points
Unknown
End Point
Unknown
Description

In early February 1860, Cleveland newspapers reported on alleged stampedes of fugitive slaves from the city heading toward Canada.

Escape Attributes
Escape Numbers
50
Escape Numbers Comment
General estimate
Outcomes
Outcome
Unknown
Sources
Related Documents
Louisville (KY) Daily Democrat, "Leaving for Canada," February 2, 1861

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Director: Matthew Pinsker
House Divided Project
PO Box 1773 / 61 N. West Street
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013
Email: hdivided@dickinson.edu
Tel: 717-245-1865

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