Peru in Miami County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Little Girl with her Bike; Marie Sturat Edwards
(1880-1970)
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
1. The Little Girl with her Bike; Marie Sturat Edwards Marker
Time capsule buried 2022
To be opened in 2072
"I believe women will bring to our body politic an independence of action and clarity of thought unhampered by precedents, and an inspired desire to vote the best interest of human society."
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2022.
Location. 40° 45.316′ N, 86° 3.962′ W. Marker is in Peru, Indiana, in Miami County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (Business U.S. 24) and North Huntington Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 E Main St, Peru IN 46970, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Peru Public Library (here, next to this marker); Jerimiah Mugivan 1874-1930 (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes For Women (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 800 feet away); Miami County Navy Mothers Club 402
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
2. The Little Girl with her Bike; Marie Sturat Edwards Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
3. The Little Girl with her Bike; Marie Sturat Edwards Statue
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 4, 2024
4. The Little Girl with her Bike; Marie Sturat Edwards Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
