Jockey Statue
Dublin Core
Title
Jockey Statue
Subject
Underground Railroad
Description
These statues were used to indicate the direction of a safe house or station of the underground railroad where runaway slaves could find shelter and food for one night. If he was green, the house ahead was safe, if he was painted red, it was unsafe, and another path would have to be taken.
Publisher
Director Kristina Estle
Format
Statue
Type
Metal
Files
Collection
Reference
Jockey Statue, Director Kristina Estle
Cite As
“Jockey Statue,” A Glimpse Through the Underground Railroad Museum, accessed April 26, 2024, https://ugrrm.omeka.net/items/show/48.
What do you think?