This is a fascinating academic website about the phenomenon of Sundown Towns. Mainly occurring in the North, these towns had laws on the books that African-Americans had to be outside of the town borders by a certain hour or face getting thrown in jail. For something that basically functioned like segregation, Sundown Towns are not generally known (I didn't know anything about them until I found this website). But the site is interractive to the point that you can see if your town is one. Enjoy
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