This marker is in Capitol Park near the dog park and it points out the history of a great man and this specific location.
The marker reads, "Seymour Finney conducted one of the principal passenger depots of the underground railroad in the Detroit area. Finney, a tailor by trade, later became a hotel-keeper, and it was in this capacity that he assisted fugitive slaves in the era prior to 1861. In 1850 he purchased a site where in later years stood the Finney Hotel, and also erected a large barn which he operated along with his tavern. Strongly sympathetic to the abolitionist cause, Finney employed every means to assist escaping slaves across the river into Canada. Detroit was one of the most important "stations" en route to Canada; if a fugitive reached this city, he was comparatively safe. Finney Barn served as a hiding-place for runaways until they could reach the river bank and freedom."
There is a plaque on the nearby building that "marks the site of Detroit's 'Underground Railway Station.'
It is marker number S0069 and it was erected in 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. There is metered parking nearby.
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