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

Sarah Allen

The Lord Raised Me Up Friends

— Kanesville Memorial Historic Site —

Sarah Allen Marker image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

1. Sarah Allen Marker

Inscription. Sarah Allen was grieving the loss of two children and had recently recovered from cholera herself when she bade farewell to her husband, Ezra. A miscommunication with merchants left her without provisions, and she chose to stay behind when her wagon company continued moving west. When another family came to her camp, decided to stay, and shared their food and shelter with her, Sarah said, "The Lord raised me up friends in the hour of need."

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° 50.523′ 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,

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and in Greater Omaha.

It is also in the American Midwest,

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

Sarah Allen Marker & Silhouette image. Click for full size.

December 26, 2024

2. Sarah Allen 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 115 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2025.