Near Ray in Steuben County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Beth Hadene (Tredway) McNaughton
Wife, mother, Latter Day Saint scout & youth leader, and genealogist. Born in Phoenix, Arizona. Graduated from Fremont high school in 1969, and from Purdue University in 1986. After being baptized in the LDS Church in 1976, she served in various leadership positions, including at various times as the president of the Relief Society, Primary and Young Women Organization as well as various teaching & counselor positions. She was also active in Cub, Boy, and Brownie Scouts, touching the lives of many youth. She was an ardent genealogist, and active in temple work. Her sudden loss was a great remorse to her family and community with a large outpouring of friends and relatives at her memorial services.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 41° 45.238′ N, 84° 51.625′ W. Marker is near Ray, Indiana, in Steuben County. It is at the intersection of West Cora Lane (County Road 700) and Ray-Clearlake Road (County Road 750), on the right when traveling south on West Cora Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 750 W Cora Ln, Fremont IN 46737, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Historical Marker Of Theodore McNaughton (here, next to this marker); The Kenneth And George Johnson Plot (here, next to this marker); The Unknown Potawatomi (a few steps from this marker); Indiana's Northern Boundary Line (approx. 2 miles away); The Vistula Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Steven A. Vaughn House (approx. 3.9 miles away); Michael-Sullins House (approx. 4 miles away); Fremont Indiana (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ray.
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
This marker stands adjacent to McNaughton's grave site. It is distinct from her tombstone.
— Submitted April 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.


