Sarah Estell
Sarah Estell, a free black woman in the slavery era, ran an ice cream parlor and sweet shop near here.
She overcame the many hurdles faced by free persons of color, and her venture thrived.
Her catering firm met the banquet needs of the city's fireman, church socials, and political parties form 1840~1860.
Marker is on 5th Ave. North.
Courtesy hmdb.org
