Council Bluffs in Pottawattamie County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Elizabeth Hyde

No Dwelling, Save a Wagon

— Kanesville Memorial Historic Site —

Elizabeth Hyde Marker image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

1. Elizabeth Hyde Marker

Inscription. Elizabeth had benefited from the help of her parents-in-law many times while her husband, William, served as a missionary. This time felt different. This time he would have to leave Elizabeth and their children with "no dwelling, save a wagon." Nonetheless, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with their third child, bade him farewell and once again turned to her parents-in-law for help.

Erected 2024 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American • Women.

Location. 41° 15.88′ N, 95° 50.534′ W. Marker is in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in Pottawattamie County. It can be reached from Benton Street north of East Broadway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 E Broadway, Council Bluffs IA 51503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Iowa, in Loess Hills,

and in Greater Omaha.

It is also in the American Midwest,

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in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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 Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sophronia Standage (here, next to this marker); Drusilla Hendricks (here, next to this marker); Fanny Taggart (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Allen (a few steps from this marker); Reluctant Farewell (a few steps from this marker); A March of Faith (a few steps from this marker); To Untie the Feet of the Twelve (a few steps from this marker); Temporary Settlements, Lasting Contributions (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Council Bluffs.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Elizabeth Hyde Marker & Silhouette image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

2. Elizabeth Hyde Marker & Silhouette

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2025. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2025.