Rutland in Rutland County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr

1825-1913

— Author and philanthropist —

Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

1. Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Marker

Inscription.
Rutland resident Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr was a prolific author, her career lasting into her 80s and spanning the second half of the 19th century and early 20th century. Her form was diverse, ranging from poetry and nonfiction to novels, magazine articles, and travelogues. Nature was a dominant theme in Dorr's life and writing. The dress design here was inspired by her poem "Over the Wall," a celebration of the Earth and its Joys. It highlights many of the Vermont flora and fauna embodied in Dort's poem.

Dort was an early and strong advocate for women's rights and education, and a community leader. She founded the Rutland Free Library and the Grace Congregational Church's women's cultural group, Fortnightly, which she led for 33 years.

This sculpture, designed by Amanda Sisk and carved by Evan Morse, is one in a series honoring regional history and planned through collaboration with The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, Vermont Quarries, MKF Properties, and Green Mountain Power. It was funded by Joan Gamble, Mary Moran, and Mary Powell,
and donated to the City of Rutland.

Erected 2021 by Joan Gamble, Mary Moran, and Mary Powell, the City of Rutland, and Others.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music

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Location. 43° 36.424′ N, 72° 58.525′ W. Marker is in Rutland, Vermont, in Rutland County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street and Court Street, on the left when traveling east on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Court Street, Rutland VT 05701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Julia C.R. Dorr (a few steps from this marker); Old State House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Old State House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stone Legacy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Green Mountain Boys (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martin Henry Freeman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rutland World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Korea War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutland.

Also see . . .
1. Julia C. R. Dorr (1825-1913). Rutland Historical Society website entry (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Poet and ‘trailblazer’ Julia Dorr latest addition to Rutland Sculpture Trail. WCAX3 News website entry (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr image. Click for full size.

via Rutland Historical Society, unknown

2. Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr

Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Marker and Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

3. Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Marker and Sculpture

Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

4. Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr Sculpture

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.