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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD PRESERVATION
(These organizations are not necessarily on the route)
College/University and Educational Programs
Foundations & Nonprofit Institutions
- Levi Coffin House Association operates the Levi Coffin House State Historic site in Fountain City, Indiana. Learn about Levi and the important role he played in the UGRR.
- Friends of Oberlin Underground Contact Tracie Haynes, 288 North Main Railroad Oberlin, OH 44074 (440) 744-1731
Films, Media & On-line Resources
AFRICAN AMERICANS AND CYCLING
Major Taylor Association, Inc was formed by to honor the 1899 world champion bicycle racer who overcame racial prejudice to become the first internationally acclaimed African-American sports star. The organization's mission is to memorialize Major Taylor in recognition of his athletic achievements and strength of character -- his sportsmanship, concern for those less fortunate, devotion to God, and personal struggle for equality. Further, MTA aims to create a living memorial to Taylor by conducting good works in his name and educating people about his life and legacy.
Major Taylor Cycling Clubs Involved with this route
BACK TO UGRR RESOURCES HOMEPAGE
Thanks to REI for their generous support of the
Underground Railroad Bicycle Route project.

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