Henderson in Henderson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Nurse Mary W. Arvin

1879-1947

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2021

1. Nurse Mary W. Arvin Marker (Side A)

Inscription. Ky's most decorated WWI female veteran. Born April 21, 1879, in Henderson. 1904 graduate of School of Nursing, Owensboro City Hosp. Joined Am Red Cross and served with Base Hosp 5 during war. On June 30, 1918, hospital in France was bombed by the enemy. For her heroic actions during the raid was decorated by France, England & US.

Following the war, she continued her lifelong career of nursing in Ky and Florida. Married twice; both husbands preceded her in death. She died Sept. 9, 1947, in Henderson. In March 2006, she was inducted into Ky. Commission on Women's "Ky. Women Remembered." Her portrait hangs permanently in the Kentucky State Capitol.
Presented by Ky. Women in the Military Committee, KDVA

Erected 2007 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2241.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World I • Women. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1918.

Location. 37° 49.545′ N, 87° 35.456′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Kentucky, in Henderson County. Marker can be reached

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from the intersection of Madison Street and Fagan Street. Marker is at Fernwood Cemetery's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 920 Madison Street, Henderson KY 42420, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fernwood Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Delano-Alves House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stewart House (approx. half a mile away); Home of Lucy Furman (approx. 0.7 miles away); Powell-Martin House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mothers Day (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); The African Baptist Church (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

Also see . . .
1. Nurse Mary W. Arvin. From Kentucky Historical Society's ExploreKYHistory series. (Submitted on April 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. An Angel of Mercy Under Fire: Kentucky’s Most Decorated First World War Female Veteran. By John Trowbridge, Kentucky National Guard Command Historian. Archive of original March 9, 2015 post. (Submitted on April 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Nurse Mary W. Arvin Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2021

2. Nurse Mary W. Arvin Marker (Side B)

Nurse Mary W. Arvin Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 25, 2021

3. Nurse Mary W. Arvin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.