Crenshaw House (Gallatin County, Illinois) - Wikipedia
The Crenshaw House (also known as the Crenshaw Mansion, Hickory Hill or, most commonly, The Old Slave House) is an historic former residence and alleged haunted house located in Equality Township, Gallatin County, Illinois.
Old Slave House (Crenshaw House) - U.S. National Park Service
Mar 12, 2015 · The Old Slave House (or Crenshaw House) was a "station" on the Reverse Underground Railroad that transported escaped slaves and kidnapped free blacks back to servitude in slave states. It is thought John Crenshaw operated a secret slave jail for kidnapped free black and captured runaway slaves on the third floor of his house.
Crenshaw House State Historic Site - Southeast Region
The Crenshaw House was the home of John Hart Crenshaw, an important southern Illinois businessman who exploited African-American labor during the state’s early years. Census records show both slaves and indentured free blacks were kept at …
'Old Slave House' Still Standing - NPR Illinois
May 15, 2019 · One of the oldest buildings remaining in southern Illinois is home to a lot of history. It’s called the Crenshaw House, because it was owned by John Crenshaw, who made his money running salt mines. But it’s probably better known as the Old Slave House.
Look inside: Historic Crenshaw House - thesouthern.com
Feb 21, 2016 · The Crenshaw House, near Equality, was built in 1838 and has been closed to the public since 1996. The state of Illinois purchased the property in 2000 in hopes of eventually restoring it as a...
Report challenges ‘Old Slave House’ legend - SIU News
2 days ago · Wagner led an archaeological team excavating the yard surrounding the Crenshaw House for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The site is formally known as the Hickory Hill Historic Site, and locally as The Old Slave House.
Crenshaw House In Equity, Illinois The Most Haunted House
The Crenshaw House, also known as The Old Slave House, is Illinois' most haunted house due to its dark history linked to slavery and the Underground Railroad. The story of Illinois' most haunted house is both terrifying and sorrowful.
Crenshaw House - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Jan 3, 2017 · The Crenshaw House, known most commonly as The Old Slave House, is a historic former residence and alleged haunted house located on Route 1 near the small town of Equality in Gallatin County, Illinois.
Hickory Hill, Crenshaw Manor, Old slavehouse of Gallatin ...
The old house stands today, square and erect in spite of its aging years, the real monument left by John and Sinia Crenshaw. The mansion stands on its hilltop overlooking the beautiful valley now threaded by paved highways.
Archaeologists taking a different look at landmark - SIU News
5 days ago · Wagner heads up an archaeological team excavating the backyard of the Crenshaw House for the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. The site is also known as the Hickory Hill Historic Site, and locally as The Old Slave House.
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