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Board approves placement of two Underground Railroad markers on district property
Summary
The Burlington Area School District Board voted to allow two Underground Railroad historical markers on district property — one at the former Lincoln School (now Fox River Consortium) and one at Dyer School — after a presentation by Pastor Melvin Hargrove and county partners.
Pastor Melvin Hargrove and county representatives asked the board to permit placement of two Underground Railroad historical markers on Burlington Area School District property: one at the former Lincoln School (the Fox River Consortium site) and one at Dyer School. Hargrove said the county’s phase three of a multi‑year marker project includes roughly 10 markers, with six planned for Burlington, and that several sites already have markers.
Board members discussed sign placement (posts versus building mounting). Hargrove said the markers will carry brief historical text and that a downloadable walking tour and an app with more detailed information are available through Racine County and local historical partners. After discussion, a board member moved to grant approval and a second was recorded. The board voted in favor; no roll‑call names or numeric tally were stated on the record.
The board’s approval directs buildings and grounds staff to coordinate final placement and logistics with Racine County and the project organizers. Hargrove said the county and partners will coordinate a celebration once all markers are installed.
