Dr. Hoyt's Train Stop
Posted by: 
jonrisk
N 42° 35.352 W 072° 13.031
18T E 728336 N 4718952
Located on 1169 Chestnut St. in Athol.
Waymark Code: WM126H
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2006
Views: 53
This is taken from the Athol History Trail guide:
"It was called the "Underground Railroad", a network of citizens who helped slaves escape from their southern masters. Under cover of darkness, "conductors" such as Dr. George Hoyt took thes fugitives into their homes to feed and shelter them, and send them on to their next stop."
Thanks for having interest in my waymark!
Address:
1169 Chestnut St.
Athol, MA United States of America
01331
Open to the public?: Private
Name of organization who placed the marker: Athol Historical Society
Web site: Not listed
Site Details: Not listed
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