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Farmer who helped escaped slaves to be honored with historical marker in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A prominent farmer who helped freed and escaped slaves through the Underground Railroad will be officially recognized with a state historical marker on a bridge that bears his name.
Hezekiah Smith will be honored with the city of Ferrysburg’s first Michigan Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the north end of Smith’s Bridge.
Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp told MLive she completed the research into Smith and application for the marker in July 2020. .............(more)
https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2021/08/farmer-who-helped-escaped-slaves-to-be-honored-with-historical-marker-in-ottawa-county.html?