Related Historical Markers

via Wikipedia, 1898

Mary Ann Ball

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► Ohio, Knox County, Mount Vernon — 3-42 — Mary Ann Ball — “Mother Bickerdyke” —

On Main Street (State Highway 3) at High Street (U.S. 36), in the median on Main Street.

Mary Ann Ball was born in this vicinity in 1817 and began her nursing career at age 20. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Mary at the age of 45 went to the soldiers' aid. Ignoring rank, protocol, and allegiance, she pursued fearlessly and with . . . — — Map (db m12723) HM

2 ► Kansas, Russell County, Russell — Mary "Mother" Bickerdyke — Civil War Nurse — 1817 - 1901 —

On Kansas Street north of 8th Street, on the left when traveling north.

This stepping stone came from her home at 706 Lincoln St. in Russell Ks. — — Map (db m95522) HM

3 ► Illinois, Alexander County, Cairo — Great River Road Information Kiosk —

On Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 60) at Fort Defiance Road, on the right when traveling north on Ohio River Scenic Byway.

Great River Road The Great River Road in Illinois follows the Mississippi River through the heart of the nation. Discover exciting history, thriving river cultures, beautiful natural areas, abundant wildlife, and bountiful agriculture as you . . . — — Map (db m302259) HM

4 ► Illinois, Knox County, Galesburg — Mary A. Bickerdyke — 1817 - 1901 —

Near East Tompkins Street at South Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east.

In recognition of her patriotic and heroic devotion to the Boys in Blue in camp, in hospital and on the field. The state of Illinois has under the auspices of the Mother Bickerdyke Memorial Association erected this statue 1904 — — Map (db m229140) HM WM

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