Austin in Mower County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Susan Grove

— Pillars of the City —

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

1. Susan Grove Marker

Inscription. Susan Grove, a graduate of St. Cloud State University, moved to Austin in 1975 and immediately immersed herself in the community as an advocate for life-long learning, immigrants, and women's rights. As an educator and expert at networking, Grove encouraged others to develop stronger relationships in order to support equity in all areas of society. While teaching English as a Second Language as a faculty member at Riverland Community College, she co-founded Amis Austin, a volunteer group dedicated to refugee resettlement. As a civic leader, she served on the Austin Planning Commission, the Austin Public Library Board, and was actively involved with the following organizations: AAUW, Apex Austin, Austin Symphony Orchestra, Friends of the Library, and the Mower County Historical Society.

Erected 2021 by Austin Pillars of the City Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Immigration • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 43° 40.374′ N, 92° 58.478′ W. Marker is in Austin, Minnesota, in Mower County. Marker is on Main Street North just south of 7th Place Northwest, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted on an Austin flood wall pillar, on the west side

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of Horace Austin Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street North, Austin MN 55912, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Larry L. Dolphin (here, next to this marker); Jacob "Jake" Herzog (here, next to this marker); Patricia K. Piper (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Olav H. Hegge (a few steps from this marker); Geraldine A. Rasmussen (a few steps from this marker); Michael C. Ruzek (a few steps from this marker); Robert J. Enright (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Garate (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Austin Pillars of the City

Also see . . . Austin Pillars of the City: Susan Grove. Excerpt:

She was an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa, an Honor Society for many years and continues to mentor students develop leadership skills and foster lifelong friends in this organization for two-year colleges. She continues to work as a French Interpreter with the Austin Public School system working with new immigrants from West Africa. Sue Grove is an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Austin. She served as a Senior Warden for 8 years from 2008 to 2016 and

2. Marker detail: Susan Grove
currently serves as an Administrative Team Lead for the congregation.

(Submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2023

3. Susan Grove Marker

Looking east. Austin Mill Pond in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.