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Old Courthouse/Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Old Courthouse/Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Hundreds of Fugitive Slave Act cases were tried at St. Louis’ Old Courthouse. Slaves were auctioned from its steps.

Old Courthouse/Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Hundreds of Fugitive Slave Act cases were tried at St. Louis’ Old Courthouse. Slaves were auctioned from its steps.

Origin:
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Date:
1828
Item type:
Building

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