Quindaro Ruins

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Quindaro Ruins, located in Kansas City, Kansas, is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the town's rich past as a port of entry for free soil immigrants and an important station on the Underground Railroad. The ruins include the remnants of Western University, the earliest school for African Americans west of the Mississippi River, as well as the John Brown Statue and Memorial Plaza.

With its stone platform overlooking the ruins and nearby Quindaro Cemeteries, Quindaro Ruins provides a unique opportunity to explore the history and heritage of this once-thriving town. Managed by the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the City of Kansas City, Kansas, the site offers a fascinating journey into the past for history enthusiasts and those interested in African American history.

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