Lucy Smith Morris

(1850 – 1935)

Photographed by Keith L, June 20, 2009

1. Lucy Smith Morris Marker

Inscription. Before women achieved the right to vote, clubs often served as women's political and cultural forums. Foreseeing the political power of a statewide alliance of women, Lucy Smith Morris organized Wisconsin's women's clubs into one coalition in 1896. Serving as the first president of the "Wisconsin Federation of Woman's Clubs," Morris used her influence to garner support for civic causes and social reform. Known as "the little mother of the Federation," Morris helped to found 100 community libraries her first year in office. From a wealthy family, Morris was an active local club woman and a strong supporter of women's suffrage bringing Julia Ward Howe, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony to speak in Berlin. These leaders of the women's suffrage movement were guests at the Morris home, which still stands at 209 East Park Avenue. In the 20th century, Morris helped to organize Wisconsin's League of Women Voters.

Erected 1998 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 362.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations

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• Women. In addition, it is included in the Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the Susan B. Anthony, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 43° 58.107′ N, 88° 56.517′ W. Marker was in Berlin, Wisconsin, in Green Lake County. It was at the intersection of East Huron Street (State Highway 116) and North Church Street, on the left when traveling east on East Huron Street. Marker is in Nathan Strong Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Berlin WI 54923, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Northern Wisconsin. It was also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Upper Fox River (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Auroraville Fountain (approx.

Photographed by Keith L, June 20, 2009

2. Lucy Smith Morris Marker

6.4 miles away); Fargoville (approx. 7.3 miles away); Dartford–Green Lake Dam (approx. 8½ miles away); In Memory (approx. 8½ miles away); Propeller from the “Queen of the Lake” (approx. 8.7 miles away); Chief Highknocker (approx. 8.8 miles away); Birthplace of Republican Party (approx. 9 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker has been temporarily removed for refurbishment. Will be re-installed in late fall-wearly winter of 2025.

Additional keywords. women's suffrage

Nearby Statue and Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 20, 2009

3. Nearby Statue and Cannon

Grand Army of the Republic Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, June 20, 2009

4. Grand Army of the Republic Statue

In grateful memory of the
volunteer
Soldiers & Sailors
of 1861 – 5.
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Erected by
John H. Williams Post № 4. G.A.R.
and Womans Relief Corps № 12.
Assisted by the loyal citizens of Berlin and vicinity.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,496 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on October 20, 2025, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.