Bruce K.
10/8/2023
Indiana is in the North and sided with the Union during the Civil War. It was a "free state" and this marker points out some of the history and law that shows it. It is on the grounds of the...
Donnell v State Historical Marker
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150 Courthouse Sq
Greensburg, IN 47240
The Donnell v. State Historical Marker, located in Greensburg, Indiana, commemorates the significant legal case involving Luther Donnell, who was convicted in 1849 for aiding fugitive slaves. The Indiana Supreme Court later reversed his conviction, citing that federal laws superseded state laws regarding assistance to fugitive slaves.
This marker highlights the broader context of the Underground Railroad, a network of individuals who supported enslaved people in their quest for freedom during the 19th century. The case serves as an important reminder of the legal battles surrounding slavery and the efforts of those who fought against it in Indiana.
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