Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Amanda Way
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 18, 2024
1. Amanda Way Marker
Way lectured throughout the U.S. on suffrage and temperance. She held national offices in Independent Order of Good Templars and was member of Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. In 1869, she helped found American Woman’s Suffrage Association and a national prohibition party. Idaho Prohibition Party nominated her for U.S. Congress, 1900. Died 1914 in California.
Erected 2013. (Marker Number 68 2013.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 40° 10.355′ N, 84° 59.022′ W. Marker is in Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph County. It is on Indiana Route 32, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War I War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to All Veterans (about 500 feet away); Organized Religion (about 500 feet away); Randolph County History: 1818-2018 (about 500 feet away); James P. Goodrich (about 500 feet away); Education (about 500 feet away); Randolph County was organized in 1818 (about 500 feet away); Agriculture (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
Also see . . .
1. Amanda Way (one page PDF). 2016 Informational flyer from the Indiana Commission for Women. (Submitted on July 16, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.)
2. Amanda M. Way and the Page Liquor Case. 2009 article by Jill Hinty Keener, student at the Winchester Community High School. (Submitted on May 19, 2024, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
1. Original Location And Circumstances of its Removal.
Marker was installed in front of the Hughes Pic-A-Pak Liquor Store
marker is confirmed missing. I spoke with two witnesses who explained that a “Home City Ice truck” backed over
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 18, 2024
2. Amanda Way Marker
— Submitted July 16, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 18, 2024
3. Amanda Way Marker
The marker can be seen just left of center in the distance. The marker was originally placed near the round white cement base in the foreground.
Archived Picture, July 16, 2018
4. Amanda Way Marker
portrait of Amanda Way
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2018
5. Amanda Way Marker Original Location
site where the marker originally stood. Post hole visible in Sidewalk
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 18, 2024
6. Amanda Way Marker
Photographed by Mark Moxley-Knapp, May 18, 2024
7. Amanda Way Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 6, 7. submitted on May 19, 2024, by Mark Moxley-Knapp of Columbus, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Clear daylight photos of the replacement marker, as well as a photo of the marker in context. • Can you help?
