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Memorial to honor 435 freed slaves who journeyed from South Carolina to Marlin, Texas, set for July unveiling
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· February 25, 2026
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Key takeaway The memorial will honor a group of 435 freed slaves who traveled from South Carolina to Marlin, Texas.
A memorial is being planned to commemorate a significant event in the region's history. The memorial will honor a group of 435 freed slaves who traveled from South Carolina to Marlin, Texas. Details about the memorial are limited, but it is set to be unveiled in July.
For more information about the memorial and the story behind it, readers can refer to the source. Further details about the memorial, including its design and location, are not available in this brief, but can be found through the original source, KXXV.
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Category: baylor Published: February 25, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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