Pendleton, Indiana: Marker: Abolitionists Mobbed Here
Abolitionists came to town for an 1843 lecture series. Some of the locals attacked them.
- Address:
- N. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton, IN
- Directions:
- North edge of town. The marker is on the east side of N. Pendleton Ave. just north of the bridge across Fall Creek.
- Admission:
- Free
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Seems like history sometimes repeats...
[Stephen Francia, 07/28/2020]
Lots of interesting history at the Pendleton Historical Museum, and a beautiful park as well.
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The abolitionists were mobbed by "citizens with deeply held racist ideas," according to the historical marker.