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By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 4, 2021
'Cat' Houses & Sporting Women Marker
101 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — 'Cat' Houses & Sporting Women
Near Creek Street at Totem Way.
Ketchikan's notorious Creek Street, early Alaska's most infamous red-light district, still retains traces of the gaudy rouge of a half-century of speakeasies and sporting women. Here the fame of Black Mary, Thelma Baker and Dolly Arthur . . . Map (db m182103) HM
102 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — Dolly's HouseCirca 1905
Near Creek Street (Alaska Route 7) north of Stedman Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dolly Arthur… one of the Creek’s longest “working” residents This house was the home of Dolly Arthur, Ketchikan’s most famous “sporting woman.” From 1919 through the 1940s, it was also her place of business. Dolly, whose given name . . . Map (db m112038) HM
103 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — June's CaféCirca 1903 — The best chili in town —
On Creek Street at Stedman Street, on the right when traveling north on Creek Street.
In spite of its more respectable Stedman Street address, this building — along with its Creek Street neighbors — was one of the earliest houses of prostitution, built soon after the Town Council banned prostitution to this side of the Creek. . . . Map (db m182042) HM
104 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — Ketchikan Shingle Mill1904-1918 — Men worked on the Creek too … for a while! —
Near Creek Street.
On this site over 100 years ago, a 22-foot waterwheel turned, creaked, and groaned to power the Ketchikan Shingle Mill. It was an ingenious creation of pioneer Austin “Ott” Inman. Inman and his partner, Charles Borch, first used the mill as a . . . Map (db m182074) HM
105 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — Star HouseCirca 1902 — Bootlegged booze, loose women, hot music and rowdy customers —
Near Creek Street.
One of Ketchikan's oldest buildings and the Territory of Alaska's only registered brothel. Infamous owner “Black Mary” Thomas added a dance hall with an inlaid star in the floor, giving the building its name. Thelma Baker Graham bought the . . . Map (db m182087) HM
106 Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Ladies of the Hill
Imagine your spouse is appointed as the top official in a distant land. You must now travel thousands of miles to Sitka and make this hill your family's new home. Elisabeth von Wrangell Ferdinand von Wrangell, the first governor of Russian . . . Map (db m181341) HM
107 Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Sitka Woman's Club
On Harbor Drive at Maksoutoff Street, on the left when traveling west on Harbor Drive.
The 'Cottage-by-the Sea' was constructed in 1897 by Norwegian prospector Captain Hans Christian Pande. While Alaska was still a Territory, the W.P. Mills Company donated this house to the Sitka Woman's Club for a clubhouse, which led to the . . . Map (db m241980) HM
108 Alaska, Sitka Borough, Sitka — Staton's Steakhouse and Cocktail Lounge228 Harbor Drive
On Harbor Drive at Maksoutoff Street, on the right when traveling east on Harbor Drive.
Norman E. Staton Sr. and Ethel L. (Milonich) Staton, lifelong Alaskans moved from Ketchikan to Sitka in 1955 opening their first restaurant, the Pioneer Grill on Katlian Street and their second, the Sitka Café on Lincoln Street before opening . . . Map (db m181259) HM
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109 Alaska, Skagway — Mollie Walsh1872-1902
On 6th Avenue east of Broadway.
Mollie was a resourceful and independent young woman with a wanderlust and love of frontiers. In 1890, she left home at 18 for Butte, Montana where she spent seven years. Landing in Skagway in 1897, Mollie became popular as a waitress and member of . . . Map (db m72786) HM
110 Arizona, Apache County, Chinle — The Place Where Two Fell Off
Near Mummy Cave Overlook Road, 1.5 miles east of North Rim Highway (Indian Route 64).
Spanish soldiers may have fired from this very site during the infamous “massacre” of 1805. Their Navajo targets were huddled in the alcove below and to the left. Spanish accounts describe a day-long battle against Indians . . . Map (db m170547) HM
111 Arizona, Apache County, Springerville — 17 — Bertha Wahl Shooting
On West Airport Road at North Becker Lake Road, on the right when traveling west on West Airport Road.
In 1899, 14 year old Bertha Wahl was murdered here by a shepherd. Just south of here was the original Becker Store. Beyond lie the graves of the Becker family. Due west stood Henry Springer's Mercantile.Map (db m36647) HM
112 Arizona, Cochise County, Sierra Vista — Carmichael House/Sierra Vista Realty301 North Garden Avenue — Built in 1927 —
On North Garden Avenue near Sherbundy Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Carmichael House was built by William and Margaret Ziegan Carmichael on 131.05 acres. On December 11, 1911, Margaret, a single woman at the time, purchased the property from John and Ellen Reilly for $8,000. As the years passed, the Carmichael . . . Map (db m27894) HM
113 Arizona, Cochise County, Tombstone — 41 — HoptownChinese Section — 1879 —
On South 3rd Street south of East Allen Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1879 there were 11 people in Tombstone of Chinese descent. By 1882 there were 250. The area between 2nd and 3rd and Allen and Toughnut was the area where they lived and had businesses, commonly called "Hoptown". The Chinese ran laundries, . . . Map (db m131096) HM
114 Arizona, Cochise County, Willcox — Erickson Family CemeterySacred To the Memory of These Pioneers
On Bonita Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east.
They came when only the brave dared come: They stayed where only the valiant could stay. Born in Sweden. Americans by choice - not by accident of birth, they loved their adopted country and served her well. Neil Served five years in the . . . Map (db m28368) HM
115 Arizona, Cochise County, Willcox — The Willcox Women's Community Center
On West Stewart Street south of North Austin Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Was constructed by P. Howard Pregenzer and crew In Memory of P. Howard Pregenzer 1894-1980 Resident of Willcox, Arizona 1927-1980 Construction began in 1934 and completed in 1936 Construction sponsored by the City of Willcox, . . . Map (db m28415) HM
116 Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — 12 — Votes for WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On North San Francisco Street north of East Birch Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Arizona Equal Suffrage Assn hosted speech by national suffragist Anna Howard Shaw here in 1912 to promote woman suffrage in ArizonaMap (db m193161) HM
117 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon Village — Hermit's Rest
Near Hermit Road, on the right when traveling west.
. . . Map (db m195835) HM
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118 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon Village — Hopi House
On El Tovar Road, 0.1 miles north of Village Loop Drive, on the right when traveling west.
For Mary Colter, [Hopi Housel was an opportunity to re-create the distinctive dwelling of an ancient culture and to acquaint the public with the richness and beauty of Native American art. – Virginia Grattan, Mary Colter: . . . Map (db m236334) HM
119 Arizona, Coconino County, Walnut Canyon National Monument — A Days Work
Puebloan traditions reach far back in time and are the basis for the social organization portrayed here. What responsibilities might you have had in this community, given your age and gender? [Captions:] Hopi men plant and . . . Map (db m61350) HM
120 Arizona, Graham County, Safford — Womans Club of SaffordDedicated - 1937
On West Main Street at South 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m61512) HM
121 Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Glendale Woman's Club ClubhouseBuilt 1913
On West Glenn Drive at North 56th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glenn Drive.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Listed July 7, 1989 In 1901, a small group of pioneer women organized the Self Culture Club of Glendale with the . . . Map (db m30478) HM
122 Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa — Arizonan Women Airforce Service Pilots – WASP
On N. Greenfield Road at E. McKellips Road, on the right when traveling north on N. Greenfield Road.
Commemorative Air Force Arizona Military Aviation Walk of Honor Proudly Recognizes Arizonan Women Airforce Service Pilots – WASP 1942 — 1944 “We live in the wind and sand … and our eyes are on the stars!” The . . . Map (db m102898) HM WM
123 Arizona, Maricopa County, Mesa — Mesa Woman's Club House
On North MacDonald Street at West Second Street, on the right when traveling south on North MacDonald Street.
On March 9, 1917, fifty-three women, inspired by Margaret Wheeler Ross, past president, 1914-1916, of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Arizona, chartered the "Woman's Club of Mesa". Since 1901, Federated Women's Clubs, an international . . . Map (db m27554) HM
124 Arizona, Maricopa County, Peoria, Old Town Peoria — GFWC Peoria Woman's Club
On North 84th Avenue at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North 84th Avenue.
In 1919, this building was constructed as a meeting place for the General Federation of Women's Clubs – Peoria Woman's Club. Originally located at the northwest corner of 83rd Avenue and Washington Street, the Clubhouse was restored and . . . Map (db m30401) HM
125 Arizona, Maricopa County, Phoenix, Central City — 344 — Arizona's Pioneer Women
Near Adams Street, 0.1 miles west of 15th Avenue.
Before 1875 hundreds of heroic women came to Arizona from the East and South. From this group came Arizona's first schoolteachers and the publisher of the first newspaper. In 1876 a group of pioneer women and their families came from the north, . . . Map (db m27385) HM
126 Arizona, Maricopa County, Tempe — Hayden HouseConstructed 1874
On West 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Tempe founder Charles Trumbull Hayden built a house of willow poles on this site in 1871 and erected an adobe home, store, and blacksmith shop during the next two years. He married Sallie Davis in Visalia, California, and brought her here in 1876. . . . Map (db m27585) HM
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127 Arizona, Maricopa County, Tempe, Mitchell Park East — Farmer - Goodwin MansionHistoric Site
On South Farmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Begun in 1885, this adobe house was completed in February 1886 by Hiram Bradford Farmer. Professor Farmer was the first principal and sole instructor of the newly founded Territorial Normal School, now Arizona State University. Unofficially the . . . Map (db m27560) HM
128 Arizona, Mohave County, Fredonia — 995 Miles of Wire — Pipe Spring National Monument —
Near North Pipe Spring Road, 0.3 miles north of Arizona Route 389, on the left when traveling north.
A long line of juniper poles — like the one you see here — set 70 yards apart ended Pipe Spring’s isolation. From 1871 on, telegraph wire connected the ranch first to Utah and then to the outside world. By 1880 Mormon settlements from . . . Map (db m149370) HM
129 Arizona, Mohave County, Oatman — Olive Ann Oatman Fairchild(1837-1903)
On Main Street (Route 66) 0.1 miles east of Beacon Hill Road.
Olive Ann Fairchild, Indian captive and lecturer, daughter of Royse (Royce) and Mary Ann (Sperry) Oatman, was born in Illinois in September 1837 or 1839. In 1850 the family joined a wagon train bound for the part of the Colorado River now in . . . Map (db m188959) HM
130 Arizona, Navajo County, Fort Apache — Girls' Dormitory (120)
On Barracks Row, on the right when traveling west.
During the first decade of the Theodore Roosevelt School, girls were housed in the old fort hospital. Since the old barracks that housed the boys was inadequate, a new boys' dormitory was scheduled for construction in 1931. Before that construction . . . Map (db m36878) HM
131 Arizona, Navajo County, Taylor — Daughters of the Utah PioneersJane Hatch Camp dedicated in 1932
On 400 Street East at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on 400 Street East.
Construction began in 1930 by Jane Hatch, Lizzie Willis and Emma Kartchner. The building was neglected for several years and in the early 1950's seven couples agreed to save the home, which became the clubhouse for the 20-30 Club. On November 2, . . . Map (db m36695) HM
132 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — East PlazaHomol'ovi II Archaeological Site
Near Homolovi State Park Entrance Road, 5.4 miles north of Arizona Route 87.
In the distance, you can see several mesas. These are called Tuutukwi or the Hopi Buttes, sacred places in Hopi religion. Today, they are used as eagle gathering areas by certain Hopi clans. Below you are the remains of the East Plaza. Like the . . . Map (db m187322) HM
133 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Barrio Viejo — Temple Emanu-El
On South Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Jewish pioneers, among Arizona's earliest settlers, began arriving in the 1850s and for half a century they worshipped in private homes and rented quarters. In 1904, the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, now the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, . . . Map (db m83237) HM
134 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Convent Street
On South Church Avenue at West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . Map (db m69589) HM
135 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Convent Street
On North Church Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . Map (db m186122) HM
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136 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Convent Street
On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue. Reported missing.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . Map (db m186125) HM
137 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — The Stork's Nest
On North Court Avenue south of West Council Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Sanborn Fire Maps for the City of Tucson first recorded this building in 1883 as an adobe dwelling with an attached ramada. Between 1901 and 1930 additions were made to the main building and construction was completed on the outbuilding behind . . . Map (db m83244) HM
138 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Old Fort Lowell — Infantry Barracks / Laundresses' Quarters
Near North Craycroft Road.
The infantry barracks (no longer in existence) were 75 feet north of the hospital. The one-story building, like all of the barracks at Fort Lowell, had walls 20 inches thick, a dirt roof, and a wooden porch. The barracks were 20 feet wide and 145 . . . Map (db m100689) HM
139 Arizona, Pinal County, Casa Grande — Women's Club of Casa Grande
On North Sacaton Road north of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m33694) HM
140 Arizona, Pinal County, Coolidge — The Coolidge Woman's Club
On West Pinkley Avenue west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1928Map (db m195848) HM
141 Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — Elena Llescas House
On North Baily Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built for Pablo and Elena Llescas in the early 1860s, this single-story row house has two exterior walls not parallel with respect to the other walls. This indicates construction prior to the 1866 Ruggles Street Grid. This building is constructed on . . . Map (db m26795) HM
142 Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — Emma Monk Guild House
On North Willow Street, on the right when traveling north.
Emma Monk came to Arizona Territory to teach school at Fort Thomas in the 1880s. She married William Guild in 1887 and taught school in Florence off and on from 1885 to 1897 and was the first Florence principal. She also taught in Red Rock, Casa . . . Map (db m68337) HM
143 Arizona, Pinal County, Florence — Florence Woman's Club
On North Willow Street near 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Florence Woman's Club was organized in 1897. In 1929, architects Lescher & Mahoney designed this Spanish Colonial Revival Style clubhouse. The original light fixtures are suspended from the ceiling, and an ornate Spanish-style fireplace is . . . Map (db m26746) HM
144 Arizona, Pinal County, Sacaton — Honoring Native American Women Veterans
On Sacaton Road (Arizona Route 87) at Casa Blanca Road, on the right when traveling east on Sacaton Road.
Honoring Native American Women Veterans Dedicated February 22, 2003 American Legion Post 84 Sacaton, AZ Sculptor: Oscar Urrea Artist: Jim CovarrubiasMap (db m32844) WM
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145 Arizona, Santa Cruz County, Patagonia — Cady HallPatagonia Hotel — Historic Site —
On Duquesne Avenue near 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
John H. Cady came to Arizona as a soldier in the 1860's and was stationed at Fort Crittenden on Sonoita Creek. Later Cady became a resident of Patagonia and in December of 1900 began building the Patagonia Hotel. He continued to add to the structure . . . Map (db m24300) HM
146 Arizona, Yavapai County, Dewey — Historic Site of Orchard RanchHome of Sharlot Mabridth Hall — (1870-1943) —
Near Windmill Drive near State Route 69.
In 1890 James and Adeline Hall purchased 130 acres here above the junction of the Agua Fria River and Lynx Creek. The Halls named their homestead "Orchard Ranch" and, with the help of their children, Sharlot and Ted, produced apples and beef. . . . Map (db m33059) HM
147 Arizona, Yavapai County, Jerome — Jennie's Place
On Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the left when traveling east.
This building was originally a brothel known as Jennie's Place. It was built in 1898 by Legendary Madam Belgian Jennie Bauters, who came to Jerome from Belgium in 1896. This was her third building on this site. The first burned down in 1897. . . . Map (db m33152) HM
148 Arizona, Yavapai County, Jerome — Laura Williams Memorial Park
On Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the right when traveling east.
Laura Williams owned the antique museum which housed numerous artifacts from Jerome. Laura was one of the founding members of the Jerome Historical Society and served as the Secretary/Treasurer from 1953-1974. She was an employee of Newmont . . . Map (db m33189) HM
149 Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Grace M. Sparkes1893 – 1963
Near East Gurley Street east of North Arizona Avenue.
There was a time when progress in Yavapai County was spelled S-P-A-R-K-E-S. Grace M. Sparkes came to Prescott, Arizona Territory, at the age of 14 in 1906. By 1911, she was working for the Yavapai County Chamber of Commerce as Secretary, a job she . . . Map (db m33137) HM
150 Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — Women in World War II
During the war more than 300,000 women would join the armed forces, many helping to free men to fight on the battlefronts. They served in both the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation as clerks, radio operators, mechanics, ferry pilots, and, . . . Map (db m91956) HM
151 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville, Downtown Bentonville — Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden(November 12, 1905 November 9, 1979) — Was an American aviation pioneer and holder of numerous aviation records. —
Near South Main Street north of Southeast 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1936. Thaden won the Bendix Trophy Race in the first year women were allowed access to compete against men. She set a new world record of 14 hours, 55 minutes from New York City to Los Angeles, California. In her astonishing victory, she flew . . . Map (db m236883) HM
152 Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville, Downtown Bentonville — James A. Rice House
On Southeast 3rd Street at Southeast A Street, on the right when traveling east on Southeast 3rd Street.
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153 Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Kentucky House
On Spring Street at Mountain Street / Owen Street, on the left when traveling north on Spring Street.
Kentucky House Hotel established on this site 1880, Mrs. E.D. Andrews, proprietor. Building survived Great Fire 1888, disappeared by 1900. Street work 1915 created stone wall. Sharp’s Continental Oil Company gas station constructed 1928. Epley and . . . Map (db m79756) HM
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154 Arkansas, Conway County, Russellville — The Legend of Petit Jean
Near Stouts Point.
One of the most captivating legends in Arkansas folklore is the romantic tale of the mountain's namesake. According to local legend, during the 18th century, a French nobleman named Chavet was granted an expedition to explore. uncharted . . . Map (db m233666) HM
155 Arkansas, Craighead County, Jonesboro — Hattie W. Caraway A.B., LL. D.A tribute to
On West Washington Avenue at S. Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Avenue.
February 1, 1878 - December 22, 1950 Tennessee Native -Arkansas Daughter A good southern wife in the traditional sense. First: Elected woman U. S. Senator Woman to preside over the Senate Woman chairman of a Senate committee . . . Map (db m227550) HM
156 Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — Margaret E. Woolfolk LibraryErected 2001 — Courthouse Square Walking Trail —
On North Currie Street east of Currie Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Woolfolk is author of The History of Marion and History of Crittenden County, an award-winning newspaper editor, graduated from Memphis State Law School in 1985 at the age of 68, entered into private practice, and served as Marion . . . Map (db m116783) HM
157 Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Lamar BathhouseHot Springs National Park
On Central Avenue.
The present masonry Lamar Bathhouse, completed in 1923, has a symmetrical, California style of architecture. The large lobby contains nostalgic murals of historic landscapes, and country scenes. Art Deco stairs, signs, and lights decorated the . . . Map (db m61777) HM
158 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — Sara Low Memorial Dog Park
On Chaney Drive at Riverbank Rd., on the left when traveling east on Chaney Drive.
This dog park is named in honor of Batesville native Sara Elizabeth Low. Throughout her youth, she was known for her kindness and helpfulness to others. Sara carried these traits through adulthood and was remembered for them by fellow crew . . . Map (db m242386) HM
159 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — Miss Willie K. Hocker
On North Main Street (U.S. 63/79) near Garnett Road, on the right when traveling south.
Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka was the designer of the Arkansas state flag. Miss Hocker, a member of the Pine Bluff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, submitted her flag design to the Arkansas General Assembly in . . . Map (db m167532) HM
160 Arkansas, Jefferson County, Wabbaseka — Willie Kavanaugh Hocker1862-1944
On North First Street (U.S. 63/79) south of Myrtle Street, on the left when traveling south.
Miss Willie Kavanaugh Hocker of Wabbaseka, Arkansas, designer of the Arkansas flag, and one of the most interesting personalities of the state. Miss Hocker taught in the public schools of the state for a number of years, and her knowledge of the . . . Map (db m167472) HM
161 Arkansas, Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge — Debra Jane "Debbie" JohnsonLt. Col. USAF Res (Ret)
On Ramp Road north of Douglas Road, on the left when traveling north.
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162 Arkansas, Ouachita County, Camden — To Our Confederate Women1861 - 1865
On Jefferson Street, SW near Scott Alley.
To the Confederate women Whose pious ministration To our wounded soldiers, Soothed the last hours of those Who died far from the objects Of their tenderest love; Whose domestic labors Contributed much to supply The wants of . . . Map (db m106934) HM WM
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163 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — "We shall never be the same"
On Walnut Street at Perry Street, on the right when traveling north on Walnut Street.
The Civil War changed the lives of Southern women in ways they could not have imagined. They lived with anxiety, fear and loneliness. As the war ground on, many felt an increasing sense of desperation and depression. The lives they had known were . . . Map (db m107998) HM
164 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — Sacred Heart Academy
On Columbia Street (Business U.S. 49) at Arkansas Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbia Street.
In 1858 a boarding school and convent was established on this site in the former residence of Col. Henry L. Biscoe by four Sisters of Mercy who came from Ireland with Bishop Andrew Byrne. The school was in the middle of heavy fighting during the . . . Map (db m51905) HM
165 Arkansas, Phillips County, Helena — St. Catherine AcademyA Roman Catholic School on the Frontier
On Columbia Street at Arkansas Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbia Street.
This was the site of St. Catherine Convent and Academy. When it opened in 1858, it was one of two Roman Catholic schools in Arkansas. Opportunities for a classical education were rare in Arkansas and the school founded by the Sisters of Mercy . . . Map (db m108055) HM
166 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — Cornish House
On South Arch Street at West 18th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Arch Street.
Ed and Hilda Cornish built this Tudor Revival style house in 1919. Theo Saunders was the architect. Ed Cornish (1871-1928), a prominent banker, was president of the German Trust Company, and later president of the American Bank of Commerce and . . . Map (db m211500) HM
167 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — In Loving Remembrance of the Confederate Women of Arkansas
Near West Markham Street at Ashley Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by the J.M. Keller Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy Little Rock, Nov. 9, 1910. In Loving Remembrance of the Confederate Women of Arkansas. ”O dearly loved! Though ye have gone to other stars or spheres, we still have for you . . . Map (db m157555) WM
168 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Downtown — To The Confederate Women of Arkansas1861-1865
On Woodlane Street north of West 6th Street, on the left when traveling north.
”Whose pious ministrations to our wounded soldiers soothed the last hours of those who died for the object of their tenderest love; whose domestic labors contributed much to supply the wants of our defenders in the field; whose jealous faith . . . Map (db m128513) WM
169 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, East of Broadway — 107 — Clara McDiarmidRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Center Street just north of West 15th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Clubwoman, temperance leader and suffragist. Helped found Arkansas Equal Suffrage Association 1888. Led state efforts until her death 1899.Map (db m229491) HM
170 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, East of Broadway — Turner House
On Center Street at West 17th Street, on the right when traveling north on Center Street.
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171 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, East of Broadway — Turner-Ledbetter House
On South Louisiana Street at West 17th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Louisiana Street.
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172 Arkansas, Pulaski County, Little Rock, Pettaway — Ada Thompson Memorial Home
On Main Street at East 21st Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m211519) HM
173 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — Miss Laura's
On North “B” Street, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m57923) HM
174 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — The Women’s Jail, 1872-1888Fort Smith National Historic Site — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Park Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
After the U.S. Army closed Fort Smith in 1871, the guardhouse served the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. It remained in use as a jail, detaining primarily women suspected or convicted of federal crimes until 1888. At that time, . . . Map (db m58128) HM
175 Arkansas, Union County, El Dorado — El Dorado Female Institute
On South West Avenue south of West Block Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bennett. G. Clark and Sarah W. Clark deeded this land to William Rust, John H. Cornish, John R. Hampton, and William H. Hines, trustees of El Dorado Female Institute, in 1847. May 7, 1858 Albert Rust deeded additional land to Robert Goodwin. . . . Map (db m121358) HM
176 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — 4H House — 1951-2003 —
On North Lindell Avenue at West Douglas Street, on the right when traveling south on North Lindell Avenue.
In 1932, the Arkansas Council of Home Demonstration Clubs established the first Women's 4H House in America at the University of Arkansas. Nine students lived in the house during its first year, but it proved so popular that the council began . . . Map (db m224754) HM
177 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Chi Omega
On North McIlroy Avenue north of West Dickson Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Chi Omega Greek theater was built in 1930 as a gift from Chi Omega, the national women's fraternity (sorority) that was founded at the University of Arkansas in 1895 when four coeds and a faculty adviser chartered the mother chapter, Psi. . . . Map (db m224250) HM
178 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Chi Omega Chapter House
On West Maple Street at Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Maple Street.
The Chi Omega was the first Greek organization to build its own chapter house on the University of Arkansas campus. Chi Omega (Psi chapter) purchased this lot in the Oakland Place Addition in 1928. Construction begin that that same year and the new . . . Map (db m224732) HM
179 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Chi Omega Fraternity
On West Maple Street at Oakland Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Maple Street.
Founded April 5, 1895 University of Arkansas by Dr. Charles Richardson Ina May Boles Jobelle Holcombe Alice Cary Simonds Jean Marie Vincenheller Governing Council April 5, 1995 Melanie Maxwell Shain, S.H. Mary Ann Hancock . . . Map (db m224731) HM
180 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Chi Omega Greek Theatre
Near North McIlroy Avenue at West Dickson Street.
[Top plaque] Built A.D. 1930 Chi Omega Greek Theatre has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior [Bottom plaque] The Chi Omega fraternity . . . Map (db m224254) HM
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181 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Clintons on Law Faculty
On West Maple Street at Garland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Maple Street.
The nation's 42nd president, William J. Clinton (1993-2001), and First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, were faculty members of the University of Arkansas School of Law in the mid-1970s. Mr. Clinton started in 1973, teaching trade regulation, . . . Map (db m224737) HM
182 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Delta Delta Delta 1913-2013 Centennial
On West Maple Street west of North Storer Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On November 15, 1913, the Delta Iota chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority became the fourth sorority installed at the University of Arkansas. Founders were Juanita Moore, Vesta Kilgore, Aileen McCoy, Bess Phillips, Anna Bryant, Alma . . . Map (db m224719) HM
183 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Fayetteville Female Seminary
On West Mountain Street at South Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Mountain Street.
1839 — 1860 Site of the Fayetteville Female Seminary founded by Miss Sophia Sawyer. Tablet placed by Fayetteville P.T.A. 1928Map (db m224118) HM
184 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Founding Ladies of the Southern Memorial Association
Near East Rock Street west of Walker Road, on the right when traveling west.
Imagine living in Fayetteville in 1866. The city with a population just under 1000 was still mourning its dead and rebuilding from the destruction of the War Between the States. Mass graves, lonely graves in pastures and roadsides held the remains . . . Map (db m224151) HM
185 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Mrs. Young Block
On Block Avenue south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south.
. . . Map (db m59903) HM
186 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Site of Civil War Arsenal
On East Dickson Street at North College Avenue (Business U.S. 71), on the right when traveling west on East Dickson Street.
T.B. Van Horne, first pastor of First Baptist Church, founded Fayetteville Female Institute on this site in 1858. Later rechartered in 1861 as Northwest Arkansas Baptist Female Institute, it housed a Federal arsenal which was destroyed by . . . Map (db m224239) HM
187 Arkansas, Washington County, Prairie Grove — Dr. James W. and Joy Nelson Webb
On East Buchanan Street (Business U.S. 62) at North Neal Street, on the right when traveling west on East Buchanan Street.
On this site stood the former home of Dr. James W. Webb (1878 1947) and Mrs. Joy Nelson Webb (1891-1976). Dr. Webb also owned and operated a dentist office on this property. Mrs. Webb published and edited the weekly Prairie Grove . . . Map (db m225087) HM
188 Arkansas, Woodruff County, Cotton Plant — Sister Rosetta TharpeSounds from the Soil & Soul — Arkansas Delta Music Trail —
On Central Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (State Highway 17), on the left when traveling north.
Rosetta Tharpe, considered gospel music's first crossover artist and a reputation "the original soul sister" and "Godmother of rock and roll." Born March 20 1915, in Cotton Plant Arkansas she began performing at age four. A singing and . . . Map (db m238212) HM
189 California, Alameda County, Alameda, West Alameda — 930 Pacific Avenue
On Pacific Avenue east of Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected 1889 for Mr. & Mrs. George H. Mastick The Alameda Chapter of the American Red Cross was founded here in 1898. Mrs. Mastick was elected first president. Dedicated 1982 by the Alameda Chapter American Red Cross Alameda . . . Map (db m157287) HM
190 California, Alameda County, Alameda, West Alameda — Jean Sweeney - Alameda's "Little Engine That Could"
Near Atlantic Avenue.
Jean Sweeney In 1998, Jean Sweeney walked out in this 27-acre former Alameda Belt Line railroad yard for the first time. Struck by the silence and what a gem of nature it was, she said, "This has got to be a park.” She saw this as . . . Map (db m157024) HM
191 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Berkeley Hills — Ina Donna Coolbrith, 1841-1928Berkeley History
On Miller Avenue at Ina Coolbrith Path, on the right when traveling west on Miller Avenue.
Ina Donna Coolbrith, California's first poet laureate and the nation's first state laureate, was considered "the pearl of all her tribe” by her 19th century colleagues during the Bay Area's first literary heyday. Born Josephine Donna Smith, . . . Map (db m152606) HM
192 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Central Berkeley — Berkeley High School Alumni: Bobby Seale, Jean Yonemura Wing, Billy Martin
On Alston Way at Martin Luther King Jr. Way, on the right when traveling west on Alston Way.
Bobby Seale class of 1954, while attending Merrit College, he joined the Afro-American Association (AAA) and met Huey P. Newton. Together in 1966, they founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Jean Yonemura Wing class of . . . Map (db m154869) HM
193 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Central Berkeley — Site of Presentation High School and ConventA City of Berkeley Landmark
On California Street south of Addison Street, on the right when traveling north.
From 1877 to 1988 the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary operated Berkeley's first convent and parochial school on this block. The land was donated by Berkeley pioneer James McGee. The grounds included a garden and grotto . . . Map (db m137043) HM
194 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Elmwood — Frances Elizabeth Willard
Near Hillegass Avenue.
This park honors the memory of Frances Elizabeth Willard 1839 - 1898 Feminist Founder of the Women's Christian Temperance Union Fighter for women's rights and free public education First woman college president First Dean of . . . Map (db m239025) HM
195 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, North Berkeley — Hillside ClubJohn White, Architect, 1924 — Listed on the National Register of Historic Places —
Near Cedar Street east of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west.
City of Berkeley Landmark designated in 2004 The Hillside Club was founded in 1898 by Berkeley women intent on preserving the natural beauty of the hills. It soon became an influential cultural force. North Berkeley’s curved streets with old . . . Map (db m54186) HM
196 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Southside — 908 — Berkeley City Club
On Durant Avenue near Ellsworth Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Berkeley City Club, organized in 1927, was one of the area’s earliest attempts by women to social, civic and cultural progress. The building, constructed in 1929, is one of the outstanding works of noted California architect Julia Morgan, . . . Map (db m100562) HM
197 California, Alameda County, Dublin — Dobbel Family
Near Donlon Way.
Margaret Tehan Dobbel, the granddaughter of Jeremiah and Ellen Fallon. She was born in Jeremiah Fallon’s home, Dublin, 1874. She married Julius Dobbel and had 13 children. They raised cattle and sheep at Rice, Camel, Dougherty and Donlon Ranches.Map (db m201556) HM
198 California, Alameda County, Dublin — Flanagan Family
Near Donlon Way.
John & Katherine Donlon Flanagan from Longford, Ireland came to Dublin in 1868. In 1896 John was blinded, but continued to raise sheep and farm with the help of his wife and 3 girls, Eva, Katherine (Murphy), and Elizabeth (Nevin), who was a teacher . . . Map (db m201557) HM
199 California, Alameda County, Fremont, Mission San Jose — Olive Hyde Memorialand the History of 43327 Mission Boulevard
On Mission Boulevard south of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This property (43327 Mission Blvd.) was developed in 1895 by Daniel Baker for a livery business. The enterprise continued under the ownership of Edward Coffany, William Rose, and then Andrew Kell, at least until 1916. By 1924, the building was . . . Map (db m220207) HM
200 California, Alameda County, Hayward — Hisako Uyama Partridge1931 - 2013
Near North 3rd Street near Crescent Avenue.
Owner of the first Japanese restaurant in Hayward California (Kokeshi) A caring and giving person, known for her generosity and kindness. She exemplifies the American dream. We will all miss her and never forget her.Map (db m207577) HM

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