Underground Railroad - Livingston Farm
Title
Underground Railroad - Livingston Farm
Subject
Underground Railroad
Description
In 1852 Alexander Livingston purchased seventy acres of land, where he established a seed garden business, and eventually improved the tomato. Livingston's farm provided hiding for escaped slaves. His employee, Benjamin Patterson, drove Livingston’s long wagon, "The Ark," which had seats along the sides, and transported escaped slaves to the next station in Granville, Utica or Mt. Vernon.
The home shown above is on the original farm, but was constructed in 1865.
Location: 1792 Graham Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
The home shown above is on the original farm, but was constructed in 1865.
Location: 1792 Graham Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
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Citation
“Underground Railroad - Livingston Farm,” Teaching Columbus Historic Places, accessed April 16, 2024, https://teachingcolumbus.omeka.net/items/show/143.