Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Indiana Woman's Suffrage
Photographed By Susan Van Den Bosch, March 17, 2022
1. Indiana Woman's Suffrage
Despite their role as engaged citizens and taxpayers, before 1920, women had little voice in the government whose laws affected them. Indiana women worked for suffrage for decades, starting with the 1851 formation of the Indiana Woman's Rights Association. They advocated for suffrage through local, state, and federal women's clubs and dedicated suffrage organizations.
Hoosier suffragists represented diverse religious, political, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. They petitioned the General Assembly, made bold speeches, marched in the streets, undertook automobile tours, and attempted to vote without a suffrage law. Through their innovative efforts, Indiana ratified the 19th Amendment on January 16, 1920.
Erected 2021 by Indiana Historical Bureau and the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission. (Marker Number 49.2021.6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 16, 1920.
Location. 39° 46.035′ N, 86° 9.72′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Andrews Hendricks (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriette Bailey Conn (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana State House (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Road / Indiana Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Native White Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. Henry F. Schricker (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Susan Van Den Bosch, March 17, 2022
2. Indiana Woman's Suffrage Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
3. Indiana Woman's Suffrage Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2022, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Genoa City, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on January 1, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2022, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Genoa City, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
