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Evidence of Historic Slave Jail Revealed in Virginia

SOURCE: FoxNews.com (12-17-08)

Archaeologists are revealing some of their finds from a historic Richmond site that once was the center of Virginia's slave-trading past.

The discoveries announced Wednesday include the remains of a brick foundation at what was once known as Lumpkin's Slave Jail. A cobblestone courtyard and the remnants of a kitchen were also found.

Lumpkin's Jail was named after Robert Lumpkin, who was known as a"bully trader" for his rough handling of enslaved men, women and children.

Source: 
FoxNews.com
Source URL: 
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,468746,00.html
Date: 
12-17-08