Parallel Communities

The Underground Railroad In South Jersey

BY DENNIS RIZZO

Brief Description:
For slaves escaping on the Underground Railroad, names like Springtown and Snow Hill promised sanctuary and salvation. Under the pressures of racial prejudice, free blacks, runaway slaves and even many Native Americans formed island communities on the periphery of many South Jersey towns. These primarily African American communities preserved traditions, acted like extended families and created a social bond between diverse peoples; together they formed parallel communities based on, but independent of, the larger towns and villages.

The History Press 2008 160 PP. Paper

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