LIHO Wayside: A Lot of Activism

The Lot of Activism in the Neighborhood wayside is located in the Jameson Jenkins lot (8th St)

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Quick Facts

Location:

Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 8th St (South)

Designation:

Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site

Amenities

3 listed

Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

This seemingly humble lot once held the home to a conductor of the Underground Railroad, Jameson Jenkins. Learn about Jenkins, his family and connections to the Underground Railraod, and some archeological finds of this unique place at the Lincoln Home.

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