Site of the Rescue of William "Jerry" Henry - Northeast African American Historic Places Map (sitios de interés)

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Clinton Street, between West Water Street and Erie Boulevard, Syracuse, New York

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Site #5 on Freedom Trail in Syracuse and Onondaga County

About: In 1851, William "Jerry" Henry, accused of escaping from slavery, was held in the police station that stood on this site. A crowd of African Americans and European Americans broke open the door and freed Henry, who was taken to Kingston and freedom. This successful rescue was one of several challenges to the Fugitive Slave Law in major cities across the North.

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Mapa del lugar de interés Site of the Rescue of William "Jerry" Henry

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