Quindaro Townsite Eyes National Historic Landmark Status

0:00Lawmakers from Kansas and Missouri just introduced a bill to designate the Quendarro Townsite as a national historic landmark. This riverside spot served as the final stop on the Underground Railroad, where enslaved people made their last push toward freedom. Back in 1857, Canderos sprang up along the Missouri River through teamwork between the Wyandotte Nation, New England abolitionists, and African-American settlers. It stood as a beacon of defiance against slavery in a tense border area. Reps, a manual cleaver, Sherees David's and Derek Schmidt are championing the move, stressing how it honors the courage and resilience of those who built the town. They say it'll keep these stories alive for locals, tourists, and kids learning history. The National Historic Landmarks Committee gave it unanimous approval last May, but the process hit a snag. This legislation cuts through the bureaucracy by letting Congress approve it directly. Now Quendarro's on track to join the ranks of reserve sites, reminding everyone of the grit it took to chase America's promise of

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