Harriet Tubman's birthplace
Harriet Tubman's birthplace is in Dorchester County, Maryland, in the cabin of her parents in 1822.[1][a]
She likely escaped by following a trail or by following the Transquaking River north of Bucktown to Choptank River about 15 miles from the farm. A conductor on the Underground Railroad. She returned to bring family members—her parents, siblings, and others—to safety.[2]
Notes
- ^ A historic marker, located on Maryland 397 near Bucktown states: "Tubman was called 'The Moses of Her People' because of her courageous work on the Underground Railroad. She helped more than 300 slaves escape to freedom."[2][3] This and information the year of her birth, place of birth, and to what extent she lived on the Brodess Farm are questionable.
References
- ^ "Presidential Proclamation -- Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument". whitehouse.gov. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
- ^ a b "Underground Railroad - Special Resource Study - 42 UGRR sites" (PDF). National Park Service. pp. 49, 146, 166. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- ^ "Birthplace Marker of Harriet Tubman". VisitMaryland.org. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
External links
- Clues of Harriet Tubman's birthplace found in Dorchester County, WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore on youtube