Israel's Creek

Historical marker location:

Walkersville, Maryland

( Marker is at the intersection of Woodsboro Pike (State Highway 194) and Devilbliss Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north on Woodsboro Pike.)

Marker installed: 1965

Meeting House Cemetery.

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.