Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sojourner Truth Memorial
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2002
1. Sojourner Truth Memorial Marker
Inscription.
Sojourner Truth Memorial. . In memoriam Sojourner Truth, born a slave in Ulster Co. N.Y. in the 18th century, died in Battle Creek Mich. Nov. 26, 1883 aged about 105 years. "Is God Dead" S.T.
In memoriam Sojourner Truth, born a slave in Ulster Co. N.Y. in the 18th century, died in Battle Creek Mich. Nov. 26, 1883 aged about 105 years. "Is God Dead" S.T.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1840.
Location. 42° 18.462′ N, 85° 10.752′ W. Marker is in Battle Creek, Michigan, in Calhoun County. The marker is located in Oak Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 South Avenue, Battle Creek MI 49014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Charles M. Holton-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lot 10. He was awarded the medal for action on July 4, 1863 at Falling Waters, VA
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 21, 2002
3. Edwin Van Winkle-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lot 688. He was awarded the medal for action on Sept 29, 1864 at Chapin's Farm, VA
Photographed By Frankie, October 21, 2016
4. Sojourner Truth Memorial
Photographed By Frankie, October 21, 2016
5. Sojourner Truth Marker
Sojourner Truth
Renowned lecturer and reformer who championed Anti-Slavery, Rights of Women and the Freedmen, rests here. Beside her lie two of her five children:
Elizabeth Banks Boyd
Died, Jan. 6, 1893
Diana Corbin
Died, Oct. 25, 1904
and two grandsons:
Samuel Banks
Died, Feb. 24, 1875
William F. Boyd
Died, Nov. 3, 1887
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 948 times since then and 141 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 29, 2020. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.