Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Women's Suffrage in Delaware
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, January 14, 2022
1. Women's Suffrage in Delaware Marker
On March 16, 1920, Sussex County's members of the Delaware General Assembly held a conference in Georgetown to hear opinions for and against women's suffrage. Suffragists and anti-suffragists organized similar gatherings throughout the state that spring. Governor Townsend called the state legislature into a special session on March 22 to address the ratification of the 19th Amendment and other issues. The Senate ratified the amendment, but in a victory for anti-suffragists, the House adjourned on June 2 without passing it. Women earned the right to vote after Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment on August 18, 1920Erected 2020 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-284.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Women's Suffrage series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1920.
Location. 38° 41.422′ N, 75° 23.12′ W. Marker is in Georgetown
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, January 14, 2022
2. Women's Suffrage in Delaware Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Relocation of the County Seat (a few steps from this marker); Sussex County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); “Pettijohn’s Old Field” (within shouting distance of this marker); Sussex County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); W.W.I (within shouting distance of this marker); Return Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Sussex County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chad E. Spicer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
