SLAVE HAVEN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD

MEMPHIS, TN

Credit: Sean Davis

Slave Haven Underground Railroad, also known as the Burkle Estate, is located in Memphis, Tennessee. It was built in 1849 by German immigrant Jacob Burkle as a stop on the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom in the North.

This historic site served as a hiding place for runaway slaves, with hidden rooms and tunnels, and was a hub for abolitionist activity in the mid-19th century. The property was strategically located near the Mississippi River, which was a major route for slave traders.

Today, the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum is operated by the Burkle Estate, Inc. and showcases artifacts, exhibits, and displays that tell the stories of the brave men and women who sought freedom through the Underground Railroad. Visitors can tour the house and its secret rooms, see authentic artifacts, and learn about the history of slavery in Tennessee.

The museum also hosts educational programs and events, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. It is a significant cultural and historical landmark that helps preserve the legacy of the Underground Railroad and its impact on American history.

SLAVE HAVEN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MEMPHIS TN. US MID #8404700027

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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SLAVE HAVEN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
826 N 2ND ST
MEMPHIS
TN
38107

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MID # 8404700027
Name SLAVE HAVEN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 35.164663, -90.043191
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 157
US Census Tract: 000200
US Census Block: 1029