Parker House - View this location on map A former slave, John Parker's unflagging and oftentimes heroic efforts to rescue escaped slaves from the 'borderlands' along the Ohio River underscores the major role played by African-Americans not only as slaves and fugitives, but as rescuers on the Underground Railroad as well. He lived and operated an iron foundry at this site from ca. 1853 until his death in 1900. For more information, see: http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/oh2.htm 300 Front Street, Ripley,, Ohio Cultural Parker House - View this location on map The Parker House Inn (1792 Main Street, 802-295-6077) offers seven rooms in its 1857 house for $125 to $165, including a full breakfast. Its restaurant is open for dinner. 1792 Main Street, Quechee, VT Hotel, Historical

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