William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum

The Predictable Past: The York County Race Riots

William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum

York, Pennsylvania 17402, United States

Created By: Kelsey Wisman

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William C. Goodridge was well known in the York community for being an entrepreneur. The son of an enslaved mother, he became an indentured servant. This led to him working as an apprentice in York, PA. Goodridge learned several trades here and was granted his freedom at the age of 16. With his skills and freedom, he accumulated various businesses, as well as rail services from York to Philadelphia. He used these businesses and his home to hide and transport slaves seeking their freedom. Goodridge "risked his life and fortune by using his personal and commercial properties as stations on the Underground Railroad."

For more information check out: https://www.goodridgefreedomcenter.org/

A mural on 358 W. Market Street features William C. Goodridge - check it out! This is an optional stop as well.

This point of interest is part of the tour: The Predictable Past: The York County Race Riots


 

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