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

Fanny Taggart

I Felt like Bursting into Tears

— Kanesville Memorial Historic Site —

Fanny Taggart Marker image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

1. Fanny Taggart Marker

Inscription. Fanny Taggart arrived at Winter Quarters after her husband, George, had already left with the Mormon Battalion. With no means of her own and a stepdaughter, Eliza Ann, to care for, she "felt like bursting into tears." At the advice of Brigham Young, she asked a friend for help and lived in various homes awaiting George's return.

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° 15.878′ N, 95° 50.525′ 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,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

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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: Sarah Allen (here, next to this marker); Sophronia Standage (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Hyde (a few steps from this marker); A March of Faith (a few steps from this marker); Drusilla Hendricks (a few steps from this marker); To Untie the Feet of the Twelve (a few steps from this marker); Reluctant Farewell (within shouting distance of 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.

Fanny Taggart Marker & Silhouette image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

2. Fanny Taggart 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 166 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2025.