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Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site


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Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site This Farm was established in 1824 by Michael Huffaker, who bought land east of Jacksonville, and built a cabin for their growing family and four cabins for free black families and later hid fleeing slaves there. Tours by appointment.


Admission: $5 donation
Hours: By Appointment
Address: 1463 Gierke Lane
Phone: 800-593-5678
Our Email: undergroundrailroadcommittee@yahoo.com
Our Website:www.woodlawnfarm.com

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