Realtors discover suspected Underground Railroad safe house with secret rooms in Rushford, Minnesota.

An elegant stone home in Rushford, Minnesota, built in 1867, is suspected to be a safe house on the Underground Railroad. Realtors Abbie and Matt Loos discovered secret rooms in the home, indicating it may have sheltered escaped slaves. Rushford's proximity to the Mississippi River, which was used to transport slaves to freedom in Canada, underscores its role in the network. The home, now on sale for $235,000, highlights the town's abolitionist history and its commitment to anti-slavery causes.

December 01, 2024
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