Hyattsville in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Suffrage Motorcade
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 16, 2019
1. Suffrage Motorcade Marker
Inscription.
Suffrage Motorcade. . On July 31, 1913, "Couriers to Congress" from across the nation converged at the nearby Hyattsville baseball park. Carrying 75,000 signatures demanding immediate action on a constitutional amendment enfranchising women. Hyattsville residents warmly welcomed the arriving delegations. After the ballpark rally, the couriers paraded in 60 automobiles to the U.S. Capitol to deliver the petitions to the Senate. Seven years passed before the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.
On July 31, 1913, "Couriers to Congress" from across the nation converged at the nearby Hyattsville baseball park. Carrying 75,000 signatures demanding immediate action on a constitutional amendment enfranchising women. Hyattsville residents warmly welcomed the arriving delegations. After the ballpark rally, the couriers paraded in 60 automobiles to the U.S. Capitol to deliver the petitions to the Senate. Seven years passed before the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Notable Events • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1913.
Location. 38° 56.763′ N, 76° 56.78′ W. Marker is in Hyattsville, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Rhode Island Avenue (U.S. 1) south of 41st Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4666 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville MD 20781, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 16, 2019
2. Suffrage Motorcade Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 436 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
