Wanborough, Illinois

Historical marker location:

338 County Rd 820, Albion, Illinois

( Marker is on 850N east of County Road 315 E, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2007

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.