Angola in Steuben County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sojourner Truth
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 2, 2024
1. Sojourner Truth Marker
Abolitionist, evangelist, author and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth spoke on our courthouse steps in the spring of 1861 during her stay in Steuben County, Indiana.
This sculpture by artist Jim Haire is a tribute to the Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, a celebration was held here commemorating Truth's contribution to the women's rights movement after a week of related festivities. In attendance were city, county and state officials, guests from across the nation, community members and some of Sojourner Truth's descendants. This project was made possible through Indiana Humanities; Preserving Women's Legacy Grant, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, First Federal Savings Bank of Angola, Steuben County Commissioners and Angola Main Street / Downtown Angola Coalition and committee.
Erected 2021 by Indiana Humanities; Preserving Women's Legacy Grant, Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, First Federal Savings Bank of Angola, Steuben County Commissioners and Angola Main Street / Downtown Angola Coalition and committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location.
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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: Free Lecture! (here, next to this marker); The 100th Birthday Of Daniel R. Wisel (here, next to this marker); Pioneers Of Steuben County (a few steps from this marker); Steuben County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Baron Von Steuben (a few steps from this marker); Angola Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Steuben County Millennium Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Steuben County Civil War Honor Rolls (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angola.
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 2, 2024
2. Sojourner Truth Statue and Marker in front of court house
Photographed by Lou Donkle, February 2, 2024
3. Advertisement for "Free Lecture"
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2024, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
