The Indiana State Supreme Court ruled in 1820 that slavery was expressly prohibited in Indiana by its constitution in 1816. This ruling applied to Polly who was purchased in another state and moved to Indiana. The “grandfather clause” to slavery in Indiana was over-ruled.
1820-Polly-v.-lasselle-opinion-slavery9132 W Smith St., Yorktown, Indiana 47396
Next to Osborn County Kitchen
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Other hours by appointment
Karen Strahan Brown Good, President email: karen.good@yorktownhistory.com
Phone: 765-729-0093
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