April D. Ryan

Historical marker location:

1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Morgan State University, Maryland

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Perring Parkway (Maryland Route 41) and Hartsdale Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2017

Inducted into the School of Global Journalism & Communication's Garden of Fame.

Harriet Tubman, a famous abolitionist, was born in Maryland: Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and became a famous abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, was born into slavery in Dorchester County, Maryland. She later returned to Maryland many times to lead other enslaved people to freedom.