Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Esther Hobart Morris
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2011
1. Esther Hobart Morris Marker
in 1869 gave distinction to the Territory of
Wyoming
as the 1st government in the world to grant
Women Equal Rights
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 41° 8.404′ N, 104° 49.209′ W. Marker is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. Marker is at the intersection of Capitol Avenue and 24th Street on Capitol Avenue. Marker is in front of the State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cheyenne WY 82001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elling William "Bill" Golling (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wyoming Spanish American War Monument (about 300 feet away); Wyoming Army and Air National Guard Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Cheyenne - Ft. Laramie - Deadwood Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Cheyenne's Carnegie Public Library -- 1901-1966 (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1980 Capitol North National Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mrs. Esther Hobart Morris (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheyenne.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Esther Hobart Morris. Her statue represents Wyoming in the U.S. Capitol Building. (Submitted on September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Esther Hobart Morris - Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Additional commentary.
1.
The Esther Hobart Morris statue previously was in the center of the entranceway. It has now been moved to the right side and a new statue of Chief Washakie is being erected on the left side. The base had been installed when photographed in June 2011 but the statue had not been installed.
— Submitted September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2011
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2011
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2011
4. Chief Washakie
He was a Peacemaker
A strong leader
A wise and generous man
"It has always been my fervent hope and policy
through these long years to maintain peace
and harmony - it is my earnest prayer that you will
follow the footsteps which I have made for you."
Chief Washakie of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,188 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
