Marcus Sims -Huber Tannery Location (Williamsburg, Ohio)

USA / Ohio / Williamsburg / Williamsburg, Ohio / South 2nd Street, 134
 tannery, abolitionist, historical layer / disappeared object
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This site was chosen to commemorate Marcus Sims and his activities in the Underground Railroad. The tannery, owned by Charles B. Huber once stood on this site. Huber employed Sims, who was a free African American from Virginia. Sims also served as “engineer” or wagon-master, for Huber, carrying fugitives to the next station in Brown, Clinton or Highland Counties. Sims continued to run the wagon for Dr. L.T. Pease when he took over the Williamsburg station in 1854. Sims enlisted in the United States Army and was killed at the Battle of Sailors Creek, Virginia in 1864. (134 S. Second St., Williamsburg)
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Coordinates:   39°3'12"N   84°3'8"W
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