Sandusky's Underground Railroad Tour

Because of its location on Lake Erie, the number of railroad lines, the Huron and Vermilion Rivers, and the Milan Canal, Erie County was a leading Great Lakes Port and a major terminus on the Underground Railroad. Since historic records on this topic are rare and many sites have been destroyed, only a few of the remaining sites and people influential in this movement have been highlighted in a brochure that offers a narrative as you take the self-drive tour throughout Erie County. Stop by the Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center to pick up the self-guided tour information. Guided group tours available with prior notice. Most sites are closed to the public.