Hanover in Jefferson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Katharine McAfee Parker
December 21, 1896 — October 4, 1980
— First Lady and Church Leader —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
1. Katharine McAfee Parker Marker
The daughter, wife and mother of Presbyterian ministers, Mrs. Parker was one of the American church leaders who visited Europe in 1946 to see the effects of World War II on Protestantism. Among her writings were a biography of her father and the words to the Hanover Alma Mater. Her husband was President of Hanover College 1929-1958.
Erected by Hanover College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 1896.
Location. 38° 42.787′ N, 85° 27.782′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Indiana, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from College Avenue, 0.2 miles east of East Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the Katharine Parker Hall building, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hanover IN 47243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Luther D. Wishard (a few steps from this marker); Josephine Ogle (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry C. Long (about 600 feet away); Percy E. Goodrich (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas A. Hendricks
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Regarding Katharine McAfee Parker. Katharine McAfee Parker dedicated her life to doing good works in her community. She worked alongside her husband as a Presbyterian missionary in China. They returned to the United States permanently after 8 years as missionaries. Mrs. Parker then served on the Board of Foreign Missions for the Presbyterian Church and the National Council of Presbyterian women for many years after the family’s return. Beyond her work as a missionary, Katharine Parker was a lover of the arts, especially music and poetry. She wrote poems and songs and had a special love for hymns.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Hanover College
Also see . . . Katherine Agnes McAfee Parker. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
2. Katharine McAfee Parker Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 25, 2021
3. Katharine Parker Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
