Some Local Civil War History

> Posted 18 May 08 in Civil War, Running, The Law

I was down at Lakewood Park for a 5K race known as the Lakewood Ambulance Chase a few weeks ago. The race benefits Lakewood Hospital, which is a sister hospital to Fairview Hospital where I was treated (both are part of the Cleveland Clinic System).

If you’re wondering why I ran this race …. Surely you didn’t think a lawyer could pass up the chance to run behind a Ghostbuster style ambulance for 3.11 miles?!? You have to admit, the mental image of an attorney chasing after an ambulance is a good one.

Anyway.

I was killing time after the race while waiting for the awards ceremony and decided to walk down to Lake Erie. I’ve been to Lakewood Park only once before (for another 5K race) and had never explored it. Anyway, I found a little bit of local Civil War history: a brick paver plaque marking the location of an Underground Railroad Station that was located here near the mouth of the Rocky River. It was placed relatively recently in 2006.

It was the type of historical monument / memorial that would be easy to miss and I imagine most people walk past it on their way down to the breakwall and never notice it, so I thought I’d share a little bit of local Civil War related history. Ohio played a pretty significant role in helping freed slaves reach freedom through the Underground Railroad.

(Oh and for those who care, I did get a trophy for my ambulance chasing prowess.)

By the way my stomach seems to be doing better. Knock on wood. Thanks for the kind thoughts.

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