Events in 1830

January 1, 1830

Mississippi River Underground Railroad

The Mississippi River served as a crucial pathway in the Underground Railroad network from 1830 to 1863, marking the boundary between slave states and free territories. This waterway facilitated thousands of escape attempts through an intricate system of safe houses, crossing points, and brave conductors.

May 28, 1830

Indian Removal Act

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was a devastating U.S. legislation that forced Native American tribes to leave their ancestral lands in the Southeast for territories west of the Mississippi River, resulting in thousands of deaths during the infamous Trail of Tears.