Greenville in Darke County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Annie took it upon herself to teach women

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 27, 2022

1. Annie took it upon herself to teach women Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"I would like to see every woman know how to handle firearms as naturally as they know how to handle babies.” Annie took it upon herself to teach women how to shoot for sport and for protection. She estimated teaching 15,000 women throughout her lifetime.

In Memory of Brenda Bettler
From her downtown and tourism friends, 2008

"Life is Good"

Erected 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Education • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.

Location. 40° 5.95′ N, 84° 37.794′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Ohio, in Darke County. Marker is at the intersection of Martin Street (Ohio Route 541) and Washington Avenue (Ohio Route 49/121), on the left when traveling west on Martin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 Devor St, Greenville OH 45331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Annie Oakley, 1860 - 1926 (here, next to this marker); Little Sure Shot Annie Oakley (a few steps from this marker); Annie Oakley was a trail blazer

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(a few steps from this marker); Zachary Lansdowne (within shouting distance of this marker); 537 South Broadway Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Savings Stamps (about 600 feet away); Darke County Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Annie Oakley 1926 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 27, 2022

2. Annie took it upon herself to teach women Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.