September 19, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio today announced the expansion of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail in honor of September’s designation as International Underground Railroad Month. The statewide trail debuted in 2023 with 25 stops across the state. This year’s iteration of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad trail has expanded to include 40 locations. As with last year's trail, additional relevant sites and places of interest are mentioned on the trail map to encourage visitors to extend their stay and explore new branches of Ohio’s Underground Railroad history.