Quincy Underground Railroad Museum: Dr Richard Eells House
415 Jersey Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Historic Sites
A great place to check out Quincy's Underground Railroad History. Many exhibits and displays telling the history of fugitives escaping the slave state of Missouri.
Explore Quincy’s Underground Railroad history at the Dr. Eells Home, a key stop for freedom seekers crossing the Mississippi. Exhibits share powerful stories of escape, courage, and Quincy’s vital role in aiding hundreds on their journey north.
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