Agent On The Underground Railroad?
Some sources suggest that during the period of the Underground Railroad, Bishop used the cave to hide slaves heading north to cross the Ohio River. Few corroborating sources are available and at present it is not possible to verify this claim.
Read more about this topic: Stephen Bishop (cave Explorer)
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