Located in IL.
To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed a unique and racially diverse community. New Philadelphia was the first US town platted and registered by an African American. A formerly enslaved man, Free Frank McWorter, founded New Philadelphia in 1836…
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TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Steamtown National Historic Site and Steamtown National Historic Site Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.