Russell in Russell County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Mary "Mother" Bickerdyke
Civil War Nurse
— 1817 - 1901 —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2016
1. Mary "Mother" Bickerdyke Marker
Erected by Russell County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women.
Location. 38° 53.608′ N, 98° 51.528′ W. Marker is in Russell, Kansas, in Russell County. Marker is on Kansas Street north of 8th Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the Nicholas Gernon House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 808 Kansas Street, Russell KS 67665, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nicholas Gernon Home (here, next to this marker); Nicholas Gernon Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial Barn Quilt (a few steps from this marker); Irish Eyes Barn Quilt Pattern (a few steps from this marker); Kansas Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Dream Theater (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Post Office / Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russell.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2016
2. Mary "Mother" Bickerdyke Step Stone and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2016
3. Nicholas Gernon House
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
