Although disputed by some historians, the Burkle Estate is claimed to have been part of the Underground Railroad- a secret network of way stations to help slaves escape to freedom in the northern states. The house was constructed in 1849 by a German immigrant by the name of Jacob Burkle.
The Burkle Estate's connection to the Underground Railroad is disputed among historians, but it is believed to have been an essential part of this secret network that facilitated slaves' escape to freedom in the northern states. The house was constructed by Jacob Burkle in 1849.