Susan Brownell Anthony
February 15, 1820 - March 13, 1906
Born Adams, Massachusetts
In recognition of her outstanding leadership as a pioneer crusader for woman's rights and equality. Miss Anthony's life was rooted in the nineteenth century struggle to reform American democracy and society. Her campaign for woman's suffrage offers an inspiring model of dedication, perseverance and courage.
On July 2, 1979, the United States Treasury Department released a new U.S. Dollar coin honoring Susan B. Anthony. This is the first time a U.S. coin has ever carried the portrait of an American woman.
The dedication of this plaque is made to the people of Adams, Massachusetts from the directors, officers and staff of the Berkshire Bank & Trust Company, on this 6th day of July in the year of our Lord 1979.
Erected 1979 by the Directors, Officers and Staff of the Berkshire Bank & Trust Company.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Susan B. Anthony series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1979.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William McKinley (approx. 0.2 miles away); Explore Adams History (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maple Street Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); East Hoosuck Society of Friends Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. half a mile away); War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Friends Meeting House (approx. half a mile away); Columbia World War I Memorial Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adams.
More about this marker. In 2018, the building was home to the Greylock Federal Credit Union.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of Susan B. Anthony. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Susan B. Anthony Bio. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Susan B. Anthony MSS at Library of Congress. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Susan B. Anthony Dollar. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
