Oberlin Rescue: Lessons from the Town 10 Miles from Sin (video)
The Village of Oberlin took on the institution of slavery and the federal government. Some say Oberlin is the 'town that started the Civil War.'
A hotbed of free thought and equality since it was founded as Christian Perfectionist community in 1833, Oberlin, Ohio has been credited with starting the Civil War.
Oberlin College and the Village of Oberlin, Ohio were founded together, and both have strong roots in the aboliti…
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