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HARRIET TUBMAN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD BYWAY RECEIVES NATIONAL DESIGNATION

On October 16, 2009, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway in Dorchester and Caroline Counties received the prestigious All American Road designation by the U.S. Department of Transportation's America's Byways© program.

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway received the prestigious All American Road designation
 
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway brings to life the stories of the Underground Railroad and freedom seekers, from Dorchester County, where Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman was born, through Caroline County, to the Delaware border. The byway also connects to multiple historic landscapes, small towns, water trails, the new Harriet Tubman Sta! te Park, and the proposed Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.

The U.S. Transportation Department recognizes certain roads as All-American Roads or National Scenic Byways, based on archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway attained the higher recognition, All American Road, because it demonstrates, unique cultural and historic characteristics. Three other Maryland roadways received National Byway status.

"The federal government recognizes Maryland's strong Byways system and its collective commitment to preserving and promoting the exceptional aspects of our state," said Governor Martin O'Malley. To learn more about the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway, contact or stop by the Dorchester County Visitor Center, 410-228-1000, or visit: www.harriettubmanbyway.org, www.tourchesapeakecountry.com.
 
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