Homer in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin / First Woman Candidate for President of the United States

Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

1. Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin Marker

Inscription. Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin Born in Homer in 1838, Victoria Claflin proved to be a woman with visions that exceeded her time. Victoria and her sister Tennessee, in 1870, became the first women stockbrokers in the country. Her opinions expressed in the Woodhull & Claflin's Weekly newspaper led her to become the first woman invited to address Congress.

First Woman Candidate for President of the United States Because of her unrelenting advocacy of women's suffrage, Victoria Woodhull was nominated to run for president by the "Equal Rights" party in 1872. Her life was a continual campaign to fight for woman's suffrage, civil rights, and child labor reform laws. In 1879, Victoria married John Martin and lived her remaining years in British Society. She died in England in 1927.

Erected 1988 by Scott and Michele Claflin, Licking County Historical Society, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location.

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40° 15.132′ N, 82° 31.527′ W. Marker is in Homer, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is at the intersection of Homer Road and South Street, on the left when traveling west on Homer Road. Marker is in front of the Homer Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homer OH 43027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Homer Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cora B. Clark (approx. 4 miles away); The Hufford House (approx. 4 miles away); Utica Veterans Memorial (approx. 4 miles away); Brandon World War II Honor Roll (approx. 4.1 miles away); Ice Harvesting (approx. 5.1 miles away); "Ye Olde Mill" (approx. 5.1 miles away); Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Adena Mound in immediate vicinity
To the south and east of this historical marker, on private property, sits a prehistoric earthen mound about 15 feet high, made by the Adena culture. In the early 20th century, William C. Mills of the Ohio Historical Society considered this to be one of the most important conical mounds in the North Fork valley, according the Indian Mounds of the Middle Ohio Valley. That it remains in any condition is significant, as so many

First Woman Candidate for President of the United States Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

2. First Woman Candidate for President of the United States Marker

of these structures were destroyed by agriculture and construction.

This mound is known as the the Dixon Mound, but has also been known as the Williamson Mound.

— Submitted March 30, 2009, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin and Rosecrans Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008

3. Victoria Claflin-Woodhull-Martin and Rosecrans Markers

Across from the Homer Cemetery.

Location of the Adena mound relative to the library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

4. Location of the Adena mound relative to the library

Dixon Mound (also known as the Williamson Mound) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck

5. Dixon Mound (also known as the Williamson Mound)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 3,684 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2009, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.