The plaque for this historic site commemorates a former ferry crossing landing where hundreds of escaping slaves experienced freedom for the first time. During the first half of the 19th century the ferry provided transport for many escaping slaves as they made a bid for the freedom of a life in Canada.
La plaque du site historique commémore le point d'amarrage d'un traversier qui durant la première moitié du XIXe siècle, a aidé des centaines d’esclaves noirs américains à gagner la liberté au Canada.