Argonia in Sumner County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mrs. Susanna Madora Salter
First Woman Mayor in the United States
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
1. Susanna Madora Salter Marker
of
Mrs. Susanna Madora Salter,
first woman mayor in the
United States.
She served as Mayor of Argonia, Kansas
1887.
Born March 2, 1860.
Erected 1933 by Woman's Kansas Day Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 37° 15.89′ N, 97° 46.072′ W. Marker is in Argonia, Kansas, in Sumner County. Marker is at the intersection of West Garfield Street and South Osage Street, on the right when traveling west on West Garfield Street. Marker is mounted on a waist-high pedestal, directly in front of the former Susanna Madora Salter home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 West Garfield Street, Argonia KS 67004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Runnymede (approx. 11 miles away); City of Norwich Fire Bell (approx. 14.1 miles away).
Regarding Mrs. Susanna Madora Salter. National Register of Historic Places #71000332, as Salter House.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Women's Suffrage (Kansas Historical Society). Excerpt:
In 1867, women turned their attention toward efforts to gain the franchise in municipal elections. The Kansas Equal Suffrage Association led the campaign. Success in this area finally came early in 1887. In the April elections women captured several local offices. They won all five seats on the Syracuse city council, and Susanna Madora Salter of Argonia was the first woman in the nation to be elected mayor.(Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Susanna Madora Salter (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Her election was a surprise because her name had been placed on a slate of candidates as a stunt by a group of men hoping to secure a loss that would humiliate women and discourage them from participation in politics. Salter herself did not know she was on the ballot before the polls opened. When, on election day itself, she agreed to accept office if elected, the Women's Christian Temperance Union abandoned its own preferred candidate and voted for Salter en masse.(Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Susanna Madora Salter (National Women's History Museum).
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
2. Salter House National Register of Historic Places Marker
Salter House
Argonia, Kansas
circa 1884
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — 1971
Home of Susanna Madora Salter
the first elected woman mayor
in the United States
She was 27 years old when she was elected mayor of Argonia, Kansas in April, 1887. This was 32 years before women's suffrage. She is the world's first woman mayor. She served one year. She was paid $1.00. Her home in Argonia, Kansas is a historical home and shrine. She lived to be 100 years old.(Submitted on August 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
3. Salter House National Register of Historic Places Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
4. Susanna Madora Salter House (southwest elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
5. Salter Home & Museum Sign
Susanna Madora Salter
America’s First Woman Mayor
☆ Argonia
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 23, 2023
6. Susanna Madora Salter Marker & Home
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
