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. 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.

Formal dedication Nov. 26, 1997, 200th Anniversary

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. It is on Oak Hill Drive. 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.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Southwest Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: James and Ellen White (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. W. Post / C.W. Post Monument (approx. half a mile away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mary S. Coleman Court (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sojourner Truth Statue (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle Creek Centennial Celebration (approx. 0.6 miles away); Methodism in Battle Creek (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle Creek City Hall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.

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Charles M. Holton-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 21, 2002

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

Edwin Van Winkle-Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient image. Click for full size.

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

Sojourner Truth Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frankie, October 21, 2016

4. Sojourner Truth Memorial

Sojourner Truth Marker image. Click for full size.

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 2,069 times since then and 100 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.