William Hanby, Freedom Crusader

Historic Underground Railroad Site

Bishop William Hanby, (1807-1880) courageous and of strong convictions, publicly voiced his scorn at a law that made it a felony to give food to a hungry slave, or shelter to a friendless man. From pulpit, platform, ...

Finding Freedom

The Call of Freedom

Dorchester County occupies a central place in the story of the Underground Railroad, the secret network of "stations" and "conductors" that sheltered and shepherded hundreds of enslave African Americans to freedom in the mid-1800s. This county courthouse ...

Finding Freedom

The Call of Freedom

In the mid-19th century, 8,000 African Americans lived in Dorchester County. Roughly half were slaves; most of the rest worked as free laborers. Enslaved blacks, free blacks, and abolitionist whites worked together to operate the ...

Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial II

(Raised section)

A grateful county

honors the memory of these brave individuals

for their unquestioned valor and sacrifice

in defense of freedom and liberty

during combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Dedicated 2003

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ronald Ginther

Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Wilt

Marine ...

Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial I

(Raised section)

A grateful county

honors the memory of these brave individuals

for their unquestioned valor and sacrifice

in defense of freedom and liberty

during combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Dedicated 2003

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners

Marine Lance Cpl. Brian Rory Buesing

Army Capt. James F. Adamouski

Army ...

Freedom's Call (New Marker)

Grave of Robert Rutherford, member of committee which in 1775 replied to orders of Lord Dunmore for Virginians to join British army or be held as rebels. This defiance was a gauntlet hurled at Dunmore's feet. (1 1/2 Mi. NE)

Marker ...

Freedom's Call (Original Marker)

Grave of Robert Rutherford, member of committee which in 1775 replied to orders of Lord Dunmore for Virginians to join British army or be held as rebels. This defiance was a gauntlet hurled at Dunmore's feet. (1 1/2 Mi. N. ...

The Freedom Tree

With the vision of universal freedom

for all mankind

this tree is dedicated to

Capt. Alan Trent

and all

Prisoners of War

and

Missing in Action

Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street NW and Paige Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 6th Street NW. ...

Vanguard of Freedom

Bicentennial 1775 - 1975

Dedicated on June 15, 1975 to the gallant soldiers of the United States Army who for 200 years have died in defense of their country.

Marker can be reached from Huebner Road, on the left when traveling west. ...

The Price of Freedom

[Center Panel:]

The Price of Freedom

In honor and memory of all

Kentucky Veterans who served

our Country in times of Peace

and War, and to those who paid

the Supreme Sacrifice so that

we might enjoy freedom.

Their spirit, devotion, and love of

Country will be forever ...