Historical Landmark: Pittsburgh History: Martin R. Delany Historical Marker

Martin Delany

Historical Landmark: Pittsburgh History: Martin R. Delany Historical Marker

5/11/1991

Historical Landmark

Explore PA History presents a historical marker for Martin R. Delany- a free Black abolitionist, physician, Union Army officer and writer. The source provides an account of Delany's life story, a picture of the marker, the address, dedication information, and a short inscription on the marker that includes Delany's thoughts about slavery and liberty.

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