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Mary Ann Ball Marker and Civil War Monument image, Touch for more information
By William Fischer, Jr., October 17, 2008
Mary Ann Ball Marker and Civil War Monument
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1 Ohio, Knox County, Mount Vernon — 3-42 — Mary Ann Ball“Mother Bickerdyke”
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" BickerdykeCivil War Nurse — 1817 - 1901 —
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 Illinois Reported unreadable
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 m174555) HM
4 Illinois, Knox County, Galesburg — Mary A. Bickerdyke1817 - 1901
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 1904Map (db m229140) HM WM
 
 
  
 
 
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