Skip to main content
Epiphany Farms - Bloomington

Jacksonville's Underground Railroad Tour

1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Historic Sites

See a variety of locations in Jacksonville that have connection to the Underground Railroad.

In the mid-1800s, Jacksonville acted as a hub for the Underground Railroad, sheltering hundreds who wished to escape the horrors of slavery. Serveral local historic homes served as havens on this journey to freedom, making Jacksonville one of the first such stations in the area and by far the busiest. Drive by a number of these locations and end out at Woodlawn Farm for a tour of the farm. 

What's happening nearby...

Plates on State

Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau •  May 03 @ 3PM

Join Jacksonville Plates on State, an outdoor dinner event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, celebrating Travel & Tourism Week. Enjoy a 5-course meal with wine pairings,…

Read more about Plates on State

Ron Milton Race of Champions MOWA Sprints

Jacksonville Speedway •  Oct 02 @ 7PM

Ron Milton Race of Champions at Jacksonville Speedway is a premier dirt track event featuring top regional drivers in Modifieds, Street Stocks & more. High-speed action…

Read more about Ron Milton Race of Champions MOWA Sprints

Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour

Oct 04 @ 1PM

Dressed in historical attire, the Storyteller Tour Guides will bring the underground railroad stories to life! Book your tickets in advance before it's sold out, $25…

Read more about Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour

You might also be interested...

Jacksonville Historic Homes Walking Tour

Jacksonville

Take a stroll through Jacksonville and view its historic homes.

Read more about Jacksonville Historic Homes Walking Tour

Jacksonville Main Street

Jacksonville

Jacksonville Main Street was founded to create programs and activities aimed at revitalizing and rejuvenating downtown to re-establish the downtown as a healthy, vibrant, and economically…

Read more about Jacksonville Main Street

Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site

Jacksonville

Take a tour of this interpretive site that served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Read more about Woodlawn Farm - Underground Railroad Site

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get inspired by top travel stories, gain access to exclusive promotions and contests, and discover even more reasons to #EnjoyIllinois.