Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Amanda Way
Archived Picture, July 16, 2018
1. Amanda Way Marker
close up, side A
Born in Randolph Co. circa 1828 to Quaker family, Way was advocate for women’s rights and temperance. Founding member of Indiana Woman’s Rights Association, 1851; participant in “Whisky Riot” here, 1854; and nurse in Civil War. She revived
woman’s association in 1869. By 1872, she served as a Methodist Episcopal
minister, but joined the Society of Friends, 1884. 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, the Quakerism, and the Women's Suffrage series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location.
Archived Picture, July 16, 2018
2. Amanda Way Marker
close up, side B
this page online
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 400 feet away); Randolph County (Indiana) (about 600 feet away); First in Nation (about 600 feet away); Civil War Memorial - Randolph County Indiana (about 600 feet away); W.W. II and Korean Conflict - War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Randolph County Quakers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
More about this marker. 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 the marker. Ironically the marker for a prohibitionist was installed in front of a liquor store, only to be knocked down by an ice truck.
Additional commentary.
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links http://www.wchsclassof1967.com/November_7_2009.htm
https://www.in.gov/icw/files/20160328_Way_Amanda.pdf
— Submitted July 16, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2018
3. Amanda Way Marker
site where the marker stood. post hole visible in sidewalk
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2018
4. Amanda Way Marker
site as seen from a distance, The marker was installed at the right front of the liquor store. It was flattened by an ice truck.
Archived Picture, July 16, 2018
5. Amanda Way Marker
portrait of Amanda Way
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 16, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, 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?
