East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Votes for Women
Mary J. Coggeshall 1836-1911
— Writer, Orator, and Leader —
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, July 16, 2023
1. Votes for Women Marker
Mrs. Coggeshall directed and inspired the women's suffrage movement in Iowa. She lobbied here for the vote.
Erected 2020.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 35.442′ N, 93° 36.331′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. Marker is on Finkbine Drive north of East Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands on the grounds of the Iowa State Capital. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 494 Finkbine Dr, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iowa Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); War Of The Rebellion Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Boyd Allison (about 800 feet away); Iowa Revolutionary War Monument (about 800 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Korean War (approx. 0.2 miles away); S-36 Submarine Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Reflection of Hope (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Des Moines.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 31 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 23, 2023, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
