St. Joseph Underground Railroad

The St. Joseph Underground Railroad was a network of safe routes and hiding places in the 19th century that helped enslaved African Americans escape to free states or Canada. Located around St. Joseph, Missouri, it was part of the larger Underground Railroad—a covert effort involving abolitionists and allies to oppose slavery. Participants guided escapees through a series of safe stops, often at homes or churches, using secret signals and routes. The mission was risky but vital, emphasizing resistance to slavery and the pursuit of freedom.