Clarinda in Page County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mattie Lou Cavender
September 7, 1891 to February 24, 1893
Married Lewis Elmer Miller May 4, 1898
Their second son was (Alton) Glenn Miller
Born in Clarinda, Iowa March 1, 1904
Erected by Glenn Miller Birthplace Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1893.
Location. 40° 43.316′ N, 95° 2.243′ W. Marker is in Clarinda, Iowa, in Page County. Marker is on 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 South 16th Street, Clarinda IA 51632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goldenrod School (here, next to this marker); Jessie Field Shambaugh (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Jessie Field Shambaugh (a few steps from this marker); Historical Goldenrod (a few steps from this marker); The Page County Orphan Train Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarinda Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Essie Pearl Davison (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Glenn Miller (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarinda.
More about this marker. Marker and Goldenrod School are on the grounds of the Nodaway Valley Historical Museum.
Also see . . . Mattie Lou Cavender Miller at Find A Grave. (Submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.