On Friday, September 28, 1990, the Chicago Tribune, published an extensive article on Dr. Juliet E.K. Walker's life long research and dedication to sharing with the world the life and history of Free Frank and New Philadelphia. The 1775 word article is entitled: FREED FROM OBSCURITY, Chicago Tribune, 28 September 1990. Pg.01.5, and in painstaking detail shed light on “Dr. Walker's quest, both personal and professional … to put her great-great-grandfather's gravesite on the state's map and into public consciousness.” As a result of Dr. Walker's efforts, Free Frank's gravesite was listed not only in the National Register of Historic Places but also the State of Illinois named a portion of Interstate 72, which runs through Pike County where New Philadelphia Free Frank McWorter Memorial Highway. In addition to having Free Frank's grave site listed in the National Register of Historic Places, in her continued efforts to generate public interest in the history of black business activity during the age of slavery, in 1990 Dr. Walker retraced Free Frank's route, by walking from Pulaski County, Kentucky to Pike County, Illinois. USA Today, 21 September, 1990.pg. 08A