Maine was the last stop before freedom, for many passengers travelling along the underground railroad.  It’s believed there are about 75 “stops” in Maine.

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Researching Maine’s role in the underground railroad is difficult, because not a lot of it is written down.

But local historians say enough oral history has been gathered, to prove this site played a pivotal role in the flight to freedom.

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