Oberlin, Ohio: Underground Railroad Tracks
To celebrate its role in the "Underground Railroad" of the 19th century, Oberlin College has a short section of train tracks disappearing into the ground. It's an official monument, dedicated in 1977.
- Address:
- 2 S. Professor St., Oberlin, OH
- Directions:
- Downtown. From OH-511/Lorain St. turn south at the stoplight onto N. Professor St. Drive one block. You'll see the sculpture on the right, just south of the stoplight at W. College St.
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Oberlin College, founded in 1833, played an important part in the Underground Railroad. To commemorate its role, the class of 1977 raised money to have art student Cameron Armstrong build a sculpture of what looks like an actual set of railroad tracks rising from the ground. There is no free parking on campus, so it is best to park along the town square and then take a short walk to the sculpture.
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