Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sophie Martin
Go-wa-tah-ra-neh Speaking to the People
May 23, 1881 - July 23, 1977
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 5, 2022
1. Sophie Martin Marker
Charter member of the
Indian Defense League of America
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Native Americans • Women.
Location. 43° 5.16′ N, 79° 3.956′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is in Niagara Falls State Park, southeast of the Visitor Center, and about 100 yards west of the intersection of Prospect and Old Falls Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Hill (here, next to this marker); Chief Clinton Rickard (here, next to this marker); Town of Niagara Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Ontario (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice Boom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Niagara County Medal of Honor Monument (about 400 feet away); Height, Sight, and Flight / The Niagara River Corridor Important Bird Area
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Also see . . .
1. Photo of Sophie Martin, Clinton Rickard and David Hill (Fort Lewis College collection). (Submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Indian Defense League of America (IDLA) on Facebook. (Submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 5, 2022
2. Sophie Martin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 7, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
