Ashland in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze

Photographed By Don Morfe, October 17, 2000

1. Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze Marker

Inscription. This is a reproduction in bronze of Whistlers famous painting. It honors all mothers past and present and is the only one of its kind in the country. Erected by the Ashland Boys Association and dedicated on Sept 4, 1938. Designer: Emil Siebern, Sculptor: Julius C. Loester.

Erected 1963 by Ashland Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1938.

Location. 40° 47.029′ N, 76° 20.234′ W. Marker is in Ashland, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on North Hoffman Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ashland PA 17921, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ashland Boys’ Association (a few steps from this marker); 1935 Ashland High School Pennsylvania State Champions (approx. one mile away); Fountain Springs WWII Service Honor Roll (approx. one mile away); Saint Joseph's Church Bell (approx. 3.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away); In Everlasting Memory of the Victims of 9-11-01 (approx. 4 miles away); Lt. General James M. Gavin (approx. 4.1 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashland.

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Photographed By Don Morfe, October 17, 2000

2. Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 4, 2023

3. Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze Marker

Marker is at the base of the stairs in the center of the image.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 4, 2023

4. Whistler Mother Painting in Bronze Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.