Romulus, Michigan

| Samuel Kingsley House | White Church |

 

Samuel Kingsley House 37426 S. Huron River Dr This house, built in 1855, was originally located on Ozga Rd near Pullens Corners, known today as Five Points. Kingsley is known for having hid fugitive slaves in an underground cellar. Today the house is located at 11147 Hunt St, across from the Romulus Historical Museum. The home offers a glimpse into the past, featuring original artifacts, furnishings, household tools and kitchenware. Admission is free and open to the public. The hours are Sunday, 1:00-4:00 p.m. For additional information, call (734) 942-2340. To inquire about group tours, call Pearl Varner at (734) 697-9628.

The White Church 37300 Goddard Rd This is also believed to have been an Underground Railroad stop. It was built in 1854 by the Romulus Union Church Society for the purpose of constructing a building for use by all denominations. It is known locally as the "White Church" because of the color of the building. The church is now called Romulus Wesleyan Church.

Resources "Romulus Historic Attractions." City of Romulus Michigan. 13 December 2007 <http://www.romulusgov.com/default.asp?_resolutionfile=templatespath%7Cdefault.asp&area_2=pages/historicattractions>. "Romulus, Michigan." Wikipedia. (11 December 2007). 13 December 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romulus,_Michigan>. "'Romulus Wesleyan Church - Romulus, Michigan' Waymark." Waymarking.com. (17 October 2007). 13 December 2007 <http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2DW3>.

Created for Central Michigan University's HUM 797 Special Topics in Humanities:
The Underground Railroad in Literature, History, Film, and the Arts, with Dr. Maureen Eke

Last updated December 17, 2007 by Jennie Thomas