Tuesday, October 11, 2011

John A. Logan Visits the Old Courthouse



John A. Logan and Kim went on a road trip to St. Louis, MO. They departed from 625 Wham Drive, Carbondale, IL, and drove to Kim's house in Chesterfield, MO. Once Kim picked up her dad, they traveled to 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO, which is the location of the old courthouse. The old courthouse in St. Louis was the site of the Dred Scott Trial in 1857. Scott attempted to gain his, and his family's freedom by claiming that they were used at slaves in states in which slavery was illegal. The Supreme Court ruled against Scott seven to two. John A. Logan and Kim stood in the courtroom where Dred Scott tried to fight for his freedom. They also explored the first two levels of the courthouse. A lot of the original items from the old courthouse still remain. John A. Logan and Kim traveled a total of 308 miles round trip. John A. Logan has traveled a total of 1023.32 miles.

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