The Underground Railroad in Metamora

The involvement of Metamora, Illinois, and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history. Before assuming th... Read allThe involvement of Metamora, Illinois, and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history. Before assuming the presidency, Abraham Lincoln defended local "conductors" from Metamora. This issue ultima... Read allThe involvement of Metamora, Illinois, and its surrounding community in the Underground Railroad is a significant, yet largely unknown, aspect of Central Illinois history. Before assuming the presidency, Abraham Lincoln defended local "conductors" from Metamora. This issue ultimately pitted neighbor against neighbor, and the potential for financial gain from capturing... Read all