Farmer who helped escaped slaves to be honored with historical marker in Ottawa County
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – A prominent farmer who helped freed and escaped slaves through the Underground Railroad will be officially recognized with a state historical marker on a bridge that bears his name.
Hezekiah Smith will be honored with the city of Ferrysburg’s first Michigan Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the north end of Smith’s Bridge.
Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp told MLive she completed the research into Smith and application for the marker in July 2020.