Description: Modern photograph of the house where Abner Benedict kept fugitive slaves at Alum Creek Friends' Settlement in Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03172
Subjects: Underground Railroad--Ohio; Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights
Places: Peru Township (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)
 

Description: Richard Wood was an Underground Railroad operator at Bennington in Morrow County, Ohio. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03174
Subjects: Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights; Underground Railroad--Ohio; Antislavery movements--Ohio--History--19th century; Abolitionists;
Places: Bennington (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)
 

Description: Aaron L. Benedict (1817-1905) kept the central station of the Underground Railroad at the Alum Creek Friends' Settlement in Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio, with his wife Phebe. He was active in assisting fugitive slaves; at one point, a reward of $1,000 was offered by slave owners for his head. This carte de visite is from J.S. Barnard in Pembrook, Massachusetts. The picture was sent to Wilbur H. Siebert by L.A. Benedict, for use in Siebert's research on the Underground Railroad. Siebert (1866-1961) began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03169
Subjects: Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights; Underground Railroad--Ohio; Antislavery movements--Ohio--History--19th century; Abolitionists;
Places: Peru Township (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of the house and barn of Aaron L. Benedict (1817-1905), who kept fugitive slaves on their journey north to freedom. At one point, Aaron and his wife Phebe harbored 61 escaped slaves in a single month. The residence was located in Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio. The image was collected by Ohio State University professor Wilbur H. Siebert (1866-1961). Siebert began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03171
Subjects: Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights; Barns; Underground Railroad--Ohio; Antislavery movements--Ohio--History--19th century; Abolitionists;
Places: Peru Township (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)
 

Description: Phebe Benedict kept the central station of the Underground Railroad in the Alum Creek Friends' Settlement, Peru Township, Morrow County, Ohio, along with her husband, Aaron. The couple was active in assisting escaping slaves, at one point harboring 61 fugitive slaves at their house in a single month. This cabinet card is from J.S. Barnard in Pembrook, Massachusetts. The picture was sent to Wilbur H. Siebert by L.A. Benedict, for use in Siebert's research on the Underground Railroad. Siebert (1866-1961) began researching the Underground Railroad in the 1890s as a way to interest his students in history. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03170
Subjects: Ohio History--Slavery, Anti-Slavery and Civil Rights; Underground Railroad--Ohio; Antislavery movements--Ohio--History--19th century; Ohio women; Abolitionists;
Places: Peru Township (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)
 

Description: This has been Morrow County's only courthouse, and it was constructed from 1852-1854 by architect David Auld. Although renovations in 1896 and the 1930s altered the facade and certain sections of the building, it remains the county's original courthouse. This image shows the front and side facades. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_362
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pilasters; cornices; clock towers; belfries (equipment spaces)
Places: Mount Gilead (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio); 48 E. High St.
 

Description: This has been Morrow County's only courthouse, and it was constructed from 1852-1854 by architect David Auld. Although renovations in 1896 and the 1930s altered the facade and certain sections of the building, it remains the county's original courthouse. This image shows the front facade and clock tower. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_361
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pilasters; cornices; clock towers; belfries (equipment spaces)
Places: Mount Gilead (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio); 48 E. High St.
 

Description: This has been Morrow County's only courthouse, and it was constructed from 1852-1854 by architect David Auld. Although renovations in 1896 and the 1930s altered the facade and certain sections of the building, it remains the county's original courthouse. This image shows the front entrance. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_363
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pilasters; cornices; clock towers; belfries (equipment spaces)
Places: Mount Gilead (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio); 48 E. High St.
 

Description: This has been Morrow County's only courthouse, and it was constructed from 1852-1854 by architect David Auld. Although renovations in 1896 and the 1930s altered the facade and certain sections of the building, it remains the county's original courthouse. This image shows the side facade. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_360
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pilasters; cornices; clock towers; belfries (equipment spaces)
Places: Mount Gilead (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio); 48 E. High St.
 

Description: This has been Morrow County's only courthouse, and it was constructed from 1852-1854 by architect David Auld. Although renovations in 1896 and the 1930s altered the facade and certain sections of the building, it remains the county's original courthouse. This image shows the front and side facades. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV101_B01F05_359
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; National Register of Historic Places; pilasters; cornices; clock towers; belfries (equipment spaces)
Places: Mount Gilead (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio); 48 E. High St.
 

Description: This photograph shows presidential candidate Warren G. Harding addressing a crowd of campaign supporters in downtown Mount Gilead, Ohio. The Victory Shaft is visible to the right, an obelisk erected to commemorate Morrow County residents purchasing more war bonds during World War I than any other Ohio county. Harding also spoke at the monument's dedication in 1919. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00774
Subjects: Marion County (Ohio); Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Presidential elections; Presidential campaigns; Harding, Warren G. (Warren Gamaliel), 1865-1923; World War I, 1914-1918; Monuments & memorials; War bonds & funds--United States--1910-1920
Places: Mount Gilead (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)
 

Description: Stereograph view of a large home located in Cardington, Ohio, 1873. Handwritten on the back is "Residence of W. Shunk Cardington Ohio." William Shunk was an pioneer businessman in 19th century-Cardington. He was played an important role in the city's growth due to his lobbying for railroad lines to be run through the community. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SC5566_01
Subjects: Cardington (Ohio); Cities and towns--Ohio; Families; Architecture--Ohio
Places: Cardington (Ohio); Morrow County (Ohio)