Davenport in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Marion G. Crandell
1872-1918
Erected 1979 by Iowa State Historical Department Division of the State Historical Society and by the Hannah Caldwell Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 39.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World I • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Iowa - State Historical Society of Iowa series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1918.
Location. 41° 32.812′ N, 90° 33.148′ W. Marker is in Davenport, Iowa, in Scott County. Marker can be reached from Eastern Avenue 0.3 miles west of East Rusholme Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located on the private circular drive, off Eastern Avenue, that leads to the main building on the Annie Wittenmyer Complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2800 Eastern Avenue, Davenport IA 52803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. USA T131, 280mm, Heavy Motorized Gun (approx. 2.1 miles away in Illinois); Fort Armstrong (approx. 2.1 miles away in Illinois); USA M102, 105mm, Howitzer (approx. 2.1 miles away in Illinois); 15-Inch Rodman Gun (approx. 2.1 miles away in Illinois); Blackhawk Purchase Treaty Commemorative (approx. 2.3 miles away); Historic Davenport / Interstate 80 Bridge (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Davenport / Interstate 80 Bridge (approx. 5.1 miles away); Hero Street, U.S.A. (approx. 7 miles away in Illinois).
Also see . . . Primary Selections from Davenport Public Library Special Collections In Memoriam: Marion G. Crandell. (Submitted on July 16, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Querétaro, Mexico.