Dover in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware's Struggle for Women's Right to Vote
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
1. Delaware's Struggle for Women's Right to Vote Marker
Inscription.
Delaware's Struggle for Women's Right to Vote. . In March 1920, Governor John G. Townsend called a special session of the Delaware General Assembly to vote on the ratification of the 19th amendment. Suffrage and anti-suffrage groups descended on Dover that spring to try to sway the vote in their favor. On May 5, 1920, the Delaware Senate ratified the amendment. The House adjourned on June 2 without passing the amendment, securing a victory for anti-suffragists. After Tennessee's ratification in August 1920, the 19th Amendment became law, ensuring the right to vote could not be denied to women. Delaware's General Assembly ratified the 19th Amendment on March 6, 1923.
In March 1920, Governor John G. Townsend called a special session of the Delaware General Assembly to vote on the ratification of the 19th amendment. Suffrage and anti-suffrage groups descended on Dover that spring to try to sway the vote in their favor. On May 5, 1920, the Delaware Senate ratified the amendment. The House adjourned on June 2 without passing the amendment, securing a victory for anti-suffragists. After Tennessee's ratification in August 1920, the 19th Amendment became law, ensuring the right to vote could not be denied to women. Delaware's General Assembly ratified the 19th Amendment on March 6, 1923.
Erected 2020 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-131.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1920.
Location. 39° 9.401′ N, 75° 31.377′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker can be reached from The Green east of South State Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 The Green, Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. State House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green
2. Delaware's Struggle for Women's Right to Vote Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
3. Delaware's Struggle for Women's Right to Vote Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 219 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
