George Halas

Historical marker location:

4356 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois

( Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Boulevard and North Kostner Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Boulevard.)

Marker installed: 1997

Chicago Tribute.

The state of Illinois played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom in the 19th century. Many abolitionists in Illinois provided safe houses for escaping slaves, and Chicago was a key hub on the Underground Railroad.