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Freedom site
Great Dismal Swamp (maroon communities)
Virginia
Self-emancipated people built free communities deep in this swamp for generations; enslaved laborers were also forced to dig its canals for the Washington-backed Dismal Swamp Company.
This location is approximate and drawn from historical records still being verified. See the source for detail.
Coordinates: 36.6600, -76.5000