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December 5, 2018 2018-11-17T19:45:28-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/7a6/1544039983.jpgDuring the 19th century, Memphis was a hub for slave trading due to its location on the Mississippi River. While the river was used to ship slaves into the city, it was also used to help them escape to the north in search of freedom.
by mcgorry
December 5, 2018 2018-11-17T19:45:28-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/7a6/1544039983.jpgDuring the 19th century, Memphis was a hub for slave trading due to its location on the Mississippi River. While the river was used to ship slaves into the city, it was also used to help them escape to the north in search of freedom.
During the 19th century, Memphis was a hub for slave trading due to its location on the Mississippi River. While the river was used to ship slaves into the city, it was also used to help them escape to the north in search of freedom.
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- Elaine Lee Turner Director Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum