Golconda

Historical marker location:

216 Columbus Ave, Golconda, Illinois

( Marker is on South Washington Street east of Water Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2003

Lewis & Clark Expedition. 1803-1806.

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.