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William G. Pomeroy Foundation Historical Markers

Since its inception, the Foundation has grown to six historic signage programs, funding over 1,000 markers & plaques in New York, Ohio and beyond, all the way to Alaska. Does not include the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series.
 
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1 Alabama, Baldwin County, Spanish Fort — 70 — Legendary Oaks — Legends & Lore
Courts met under "Jury Oak" early 1800s. Judge presided while sitting on tree limb. Public executions held at nearby "hanging tree".Map (db m221963) HM
2 Alabama, Dallas County, Selma — 72 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Selma Suffrage Association established here March 1910. Joined the Birmingham League to form the Alabama Equal Suffrage Association in 1912.Map (db m224540) HM
3 Alabama, Jefferson County, Birmingham — 60 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Aug. 18, 1915, Alabama Equal Suffrage Association and Birmingham Barons hosted suffrage day here in support of women's suffrageMap (db m188885) HM
4 Alabama, Mobile County, Mobile — 73 — Eugenie Marx — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Eugenie Marx first president Mobile Equal Suffrage Assn. Educated and organized Mobile women to fight for the right to vote. Lived here 1910-1915.Map (db m226705) HM
5 Alabama, Monroe County, Perdue Hill — 66 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On April 6, 1825, General Lafayette, descending the Alabama River, was honored in Claiborne where he was addressed by James Dellet.Map (db m239945) HM
6 Alabama, Russell County, Fort Mitchell — 5 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On March 31, 1825, Creek Indians welcomed Lafayette by Chattahoochee River near this settlement as he traveled Federal Rd.Map (db m241209) HM
7 Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — 12 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Arizona Equal Suffrage Assn hosted speech by national suffragist Anna Howard Shaw here in 1912 to promote woman suffrage in ArizonaMap (db m193161) HM
8 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Central — 58 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Home of Margaret Brown, ‘Titanic’ survivor & national advocate for Suffrage & Labor Rights. Proposed as candidate for U.S. Senate 1914.Map (db m177950) HM
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9 Colorado, Denver County, Denver, Northwest — 421 — Elitch Theatre
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m203421) HM
10 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — 35 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Fairwell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —
On Sept. 4, 1824, General Lafayette visited Hartford during his triumphal return to the U.S. He was addressed here by Governor Wolcott.Map (db m230408) HM
11 Connecticut, Hartford County, Hartford, Downtown — 111 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Katharine Houghton Hepburn, President, CT Woman Suffrage Assn., and local suffragists welcomed British suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst here 1913Map (db m230324) HM
12 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — 274 — Elm Street Historic District
Elm Street Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m230832) HM
13 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — 273 — Rocky Hill Center Historic District
Rocky Hill Center Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m230830) HM
14 Connecticut, Hartford County, Rocky Hill — 283 — Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District
Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m230787) HM
15 Connecticut, Hartford County, Suffield — 324 — Hilltop Farm — 1550-1760 Mapleton Avenue
Hilltop Farm has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m230482) HM
16 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Clinton — 72 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On August 21, 1824, General Lafayette, traveling on the Post Road, was welcomed with military and civil honors in Killingworth, now Clinton.Map (db m227287) HM
17 Connecticut, Middlesex County, Old Saybrook, Old Saybrook Center — 55 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On August 21, 1824, General Lafayette reached Saybrook where he spent the night while traveling from New York City to Boston, MA.Map (db m227271) HM
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18 Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Center Groton — Jabez Smith House
Jabez Smith House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m227184) HM
19 Connecticut, New London County, Stonington, Mystic — 260 — Mystic Bank — 39 Main Street
Mystic Bank has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014 by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m227175) HM
20 Connecticut, Tolland County, Tolland — 12 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On September 4, 1824, General Lafayette traveled from Stafford Springs & passed through Tolland on his way to New York CityMap (db m230448) HM
21 Connecticut, Tolland County, Union, Stafford Springs — 302 — Union Green Historic District
Union Green Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m222813) HM
22 Connecticut, Tolland County, Vernon, Rockville — 78 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Sept. 4, 1824, General Lafayette was received at King's Tavern by the 1st Co., Governor's Horse Guard and escorted to East Hartford.Map (db m230442) HM
23 Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle — 97 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Women munitions workers at former Bethlehem Steel Plant south of here jailed in Washington DC protesting for women's suffrage 1917-1919.Map (db m211090) HM
24 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Brandywine Village — 87 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On October 6, 1824, General Lafayette entered Brandywine Village and he was escorted to Joseph Tatnall's house where he addressed family members.Map (db m210793) HM
25 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Compton Village — 28 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Former site of Garrett Settlement House. African American suffrage club and integrated suffrage events held here 1914-1920.Map (db m186357) HM
26 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Mid-town Brandywine — 31 — Suffrage Rally — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
May 2, 1914. First rally in Delaware for women's right to vote. Suffrage parade from Wilm. Train Station to this site.Map (db m184932) HM
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27 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Mid-Town Brandywine — 42 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Blanche Stubbs, 1872-1952. Equal Suffrage Study Club leader & advocate for African American voting and civil rights. Lived here.Map (db m184935) HM
28 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Mid-town Brandywine — 43 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Alice Dunbar-Nelson, 1875-1935. Teacher, author, civil rights leader. Elected president Equal Suffrage Study Club 1914. Lived here.Map (db m186358) HM
29 Delaware, Sussex County, Georgetown — 52 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Margaret W. Houston Sussex Co. suffrage leader elected V.P. of Delaware Equal Suffrage Assn. 1896. Helped est. town library 1899.Map (db m190454) HM
30 Delaware, Sussex County, Lewes, Lewes Historic District — 50 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Leah Burton, 1878-1968. State & Sussex Co. organizer and advocate for women's right to vote, 1915-1920. Lived here until 1920.Map (db m190356) HM
31 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 185 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Founded 1896, the National Association of Colored Women fought for women's suffrage and human rights for all the disenfranchised.Map (db m235653) HM
32 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Dupont Circle — 207 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
The 1913 suffrage march in D.C. was the first act of service by the founders of Delta Sigma Theta sororityMap (db m235654) HM
33 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, NoMa/Sursum Corda — 139 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Nannie Helen Burroughs advocated for equality and women's suffrage. Graduated with honors 1896 from the former M Street High School.Map (db m198384) HM
34 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — 34 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On October 15, 1824, General Lafayette visited the Washington Navy Yard at the invitation of Navy Commodore Thomas Tingey.Map (db m184842) HM
35 Florida, Alachua County, Hawthorne — 714 — Hawthorne Cemetery
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m184924) HM
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36 Florida, Duval County, Jacksonville, Hidden Hills — 479 — Palm Spring Cemetery
Palm Spring Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020Map (db m220172) HM
37 Florida, Flagler County, Bunnell — 369 — Bunnell Water Tower
Bunnell Water Tower has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m209101) HM
38 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Dueling in Ybor City
Violence was commonplace during the early years of Ybor City. Even duels were sometimes fought over honor, women, and at least once over an argument regarding which novel was appropriate to be read by the lector of a cigar factory. These duels, . . . Map (db m176191) HM
39 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — WDAE-Florida's First Radio Station
WDAE was the first radio station to broadcast in Florida, doing so on May 15, 1922. The Tampa Daily Times was the original license holder, and the first radio studio was located in the Florida Citrus Exchange Building (later part of the Maas . . . Map (db m176260) HM
40 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Ybor City — The Tobacco War
On May 16, 1896, during Cuba's 1895 Revolution against Spanish rule, the Captain General of Cuba, Valeriano Weyler, enacted an embargo against Cuban tobacco to the United States. He was enraged by the revolutionary activities of the Ybor City . . . Map (db m176267) HM
41 Florida, Hillsborough County, Ybor City — The Birth of Mutual Aid Societies in America
Soon after the founding of Ybor City, Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants established comprehensive health maintenance organizations. For small weekly dues they received medicines, hospitalization, and medical services. On June 18, 1888, Don . . . Map (db m130180) HM
42 Florida, Pinellas County, Dunedin — 49 — Votes For Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Elizabeth Skinner, Florida Equal Suffrage Assn. organized county women here in former library hall. Lobbied for suffrage in Tallahassee 1919.Map (db m174829) HM
43 Florida, Seminole County, Sanford — 361 — Hopper Academy
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m212689) HM
44 Georgia, Baldwin County, Milledgeville — 24 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
From March 27 to 29, 1825, General Lafayette stayed at the Government House during his visit to Milledgeville, then Georgia's capital.Map (db m227241) HM
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45 Georgia, Warren County, Warrenton — 76 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On March 25, 1825, General Lafayette spent the night in Warrenton on his way from Augusta to Milledgeville. He departed the next morning.Map (db m227214) HM
46 Illinois, DeKalb County, DeKalb, DeKalb Township — Sherret S. Chase — (1918-2021)
Hybrid corn results from the cross of two inbred parents, each of which is developed by selfing (in-breeding) a corn line for 6-8 generations until it is mostly homozygous. Corn plants are diploid with one set of chromosomes coming from the . . . Map (db m230907) HM
47 Illinois, DuPage County, Lombard — 33 — Votes For Women — Road To The 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On April 6, 1891, attorney Ellen Martin & 14 women voted in Lombard election asserting town charter gave right to all citizens of voting age.Map (db m173085) HM
48 Illinois, Gallatin County, Old Shawneetown — 81 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On May 7, 1825, General Lafayette was welcomed at Rawlings' Hotel where a repast had been prepared in his honor.Map (db m208002) HM
49 Illinois, Jefferson County, Mount Vernon — Atkinson Cemetery
The Atkinson Cemetery was established March 11, 1875, by James Atkinson, who granted the land as a community burial ground. The first recorded burial (1843) was of Sarah A. Short, daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Martha "Patsy" (Maddux) Short. The . . . Map (db m236731) HM
50 Illinois, LaSalle County, Ottawa — Jim Gray's Escape to Freedom
In 1859, Jim Gray, a slave who escaped from Missouri, was apprehended in Illinois by slave hunters. Gray was taken to Ottawa for a hearing before Justice John Dean Caton of the Illinois Supreme Court's northern division. On October 19, with a . . . Map (db m201759) HM
51 Illinois, Madison County, East Alton — WWI War Horses in East Alton
More than 250,000 horses were brought in from mid and western United States and shipped out of the East Alton stockyards during World War I. The horses of various breeds were shipped overseas to the British, French, and Belgian governments for the . . . Map (db m211576) HM
52 Illinois, Randolph County, Kaskaskia — 79 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Apr. 30, 1825, Lafayette arrived at Gen. Edgar's home, dined at Col. Sweet's Tavern & attended a Ball at William Morrison's house.Map (db m223511) HM
53 Illinois, Woodford County, Secor — Minnie Vautrin — “Goddess of Mercy” at Nanjing
Wilhelmina “Minnie” Vautrin, (1886-1941) was born in Secor, Illinois, to French immigrants. Her mother died when Minnie was 6, and she was raised by her father and grandparents. She excelled at school and worked her way through Illinois State . . . Map (db m239248) HM
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54 Indiana, DeKalb County, Waterloo, Grant Township — 17.2023.1 — Jane L. (Brooks) Hine — 1831-1916
Side 1 Ornithologist Jane L. Hine was born in Ohio and graduated from Oberlin College before moving to DeKalb County. She raised a large family, starting ornithological work later in life by studying the birds near her Sedan farm. . . . Map (db m241163) HM
55 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Bates-Hendricks — 49.2023.5 — South Side Turnverein
The South Side Turnverein, an athletic and social club founded in 1893, fostered German cultural traditions in Indianapolis. It promoted the Turner philosophy of integrated mind and body wellness and expanded under the leadership of German . . . Map (db m238584) HM
56 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Meridian Highland — 49.2023.1 — Andrew “Bo” Foster / Andrew Foster, 1919-1987
Andrew “Bo” Foster. Entrepreneur and WWII veteran Andrew Foster was born in Indianapolis. He established a lucrative trucking company in the 1940s, enabling him to open and manage several businesses that served Black patrons in the segregated . . . Map (db m238556) HM
57 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.2023.4 — The Syrian Quarter
Arabic-speaking Syrian immigrants settled here on Willard St. by 1893 in small, crowded multiple-family row homes. They created a vibrant neighborhood alongside Black Americans and European immigrants. Searching for economic opportunities in the . . . Map (db m238603) HM
58 Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Evansville, Downtown — 142 — Lucia E. Blount — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Evansville Equal Suffrage Society founded 1886 at home on this site. Later, leader for national women's suffrage in Washington D.C.Map (db m226987) HM
59 Indiana, Wayne County, Richmond — 150 — Esther G. White — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Suffragist & journalist Est. "The Little Paper" 1915. In which she advocated for women's rights & suffrage. Former home on this site.Map (db m232951) HM
60 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — 14 — Votes For Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Belle Babb Mansfield, first U.S. woman attorney 1869. Elected Pres., Iowa Woman Suffrage Convention 1870. Taught at IW 1873-1881.Map (db m177820) HM
61 Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, Downtown Des Moines — 53 — The Historic Center Street Neighborhood
People lived and worked here. They shopped and prayed here. They gathered here to celebrate life. Welcome to what was Iowa's most vibrant Black community — the historic Center Street neighborhood, stretching from 15th Street to Keosauqua Way. . . . Map (db m235901) HM
62 Iowa, Polk County, Des Moines, Sherman Hill — 55 — Willkie House
A pillar of Des Moines' Black community, the Willkie House legacy dates to 1917 when it hosted the War Recreation Board's leisure programs for Black servicemen in the city. Its name and function changed in the early years, as did its location. . . . Map (db m235895) HM
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63 Kansas, Neosho County, Parsons, Lincoln Township — 392 — Oak Grove School — District 20
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m229720) HM
64 Kentucky, Boyle County, Danville — 4 — Dr. Mary E. Britton — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Physician & teacher spoke here at 1887 State Assoc. of Colored Teachers Meeting advocating women's suffrage. Speech in national newspaper.Map (db m132656) HM
65 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington, Ashland Park — 21 — Childhood Home — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Kentucky Equal Rights Assn. pres. Madeline McDowell Breckinridge who hosted receptions here 1915 & 1920 for suffrage conventions.Map (db m221969) HM
66 Kentucky, Franklin County, Frankfort — 50 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On May 14, 1825, General Lafayette was entertained with a ball at Weisiger's Tavern. He also visited Margaretta Brown here.Map (db m223580) HM
67 Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, Old Louisville — 1 — Susan Look Avery — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
1817-1915. Woman's rights leader, founded Louisville Woman's Suffrage Assoc. in 1889 & the Woman's Club of Louisville in 1890.Map (db m132657) HM
68 Kentucky, Kenton County, Covington — 113 — Eugenia B. Farmer — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Statewide suffrage leader. Led fight for women's school suffrage in KY. Helped host state suffrage convention here in 1897.Map (db m201108) HM
69 Kentucky, Madison County, Richmond — 3 — Mary Barr Clay — National Votes for Women Trail —
Childhood home Pres., Amer. Woman Suffrage Assoc. 1883. Addressed U.S. House of Reps. in support of women's suffrage 1884.Map (db m221967) HM
70 Kentucky, Mason County, Maysville — 92 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On May 21, 1825, General Lafayette landed at Fish St. Escorted to Capt. Langhorne's hotel, he dined and met with Revolutionary War veterans.Map (db m221946) HM
71 Kentucky, Scott County, Georgetown — 52 — LaFayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The LaFayette Trail —
On May 17, 1825, General LaFayette dined nearby at Blue Spring Farm, home of Richard Mentor Johnson, and lodged 5 mi. from Georgetown.Map (db m221965) HM
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72 Kentucky, Woodford County, Versailles — 2 — Josephine Henry — 1843-1928 — Road to the 19th Amendment, National Votes for Women Trail —
Home of suffragist, author, orator and teacher who lobbied for equal rights for all women.Map (db m221968) HM
73 Louisiana, Claiborne Parish, Haynesville — 9 — Potlikker — Hungry for History —
AKA pot liquor. Broth made from boiling greens and pork fat. Fed South's hungry by early 1850s. In 1935, Senator Huey Long praised its value.Map (db m220563) HM
74 Louisiana, Claiborne Parish, Weldon — 469 — Alabama Methodist Church
Alabama Methodist Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m209818) HM
75 Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish, Baton Rouge — 66 — Votes For Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Legislators debated passing Federal and State Suffrage Amendments here in 1920. Suffragists held a public rally in support of the 19th Amendment.Map (db m177927) HM
76 Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — 93 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Edith Houghton Hooker led Just Government League in statewide women's suffrage advocacy campaign from office one block east 1910-1912.Map (db m237124) HM
77 Maryland, Baltimore, Upton — 8 — Suffrage Leaders — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Augusta Chissell & Margaret Hawkins held meetings of African American women's suffrage clubs here in their neighboring homes 1915-1916.Map (db m143007) HM
78 Maryland, Baltimore County, Towson, Loch Raven — 9 — Goucher College — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Faculty & students campaigned for women’s suffrage, hosted suffrage seekers & marched in Washington DC 1913. Students picketed White House 1917.Map (db m145894) HM
79 Maryland, Carroll County, Westminster — 116 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Mary B. Shellman, community leader and 1913 founding president Carroll County Just Government League, educated voters here 1920.Map (db m188390) HM
80 Maryland, Frederick County, Frederick — 114 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
From 1911, sisters Florence & Bertha Trail promoted woman suffrage through the Just Government League of Frederick. Both buried here.Map (db m213565) HM
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81 Maryland, Garrett County, Mountain Lake Park — 115 — Julia Walker Ruhl — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Summer home of West Virginia suffragist, State President of Equal Suffrage Association 1917-1920 & League of Women Voters 1920Map (db m235066) HM
82 Maryland, Harford County, Havre de Grace — 10 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On July 29, 1825, General Lafayette visited Havre de Grace after he descended the Susquehanna River aboard the Steamboat Norfolk.Map (db m160215) HM
83 Maryland, Montgomery County, Sandy Spring — 35 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Caroline Hallowell Miller & Mary Bentley Thomas led Sandy Spring and Maryland campaigns for women's right to vote from 1883-1915.Map (db m219707) HM
84 Maryland, Talbot County, Easton — 117 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Home of Mary Jankins, woman suffrage leader. Along with Mary B. Dixon, organized local suffrage efforts 1909 - 1916.Map (db m199294) HM
85 Massachusetts, Dukes County, Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard — 301 — Gay Head Light
Gay Head Light has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m221966) HM
86 Massachusetts, Franklin County, Gill, Riverside — 278 — Riverside Village Historic District — Town of Gill, Massachusetts
Riverside Village Historic District has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m230570) HM
87 Massachusetts, Worcester County, Sterling — 59 — Lafayette’s Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
Lafayette’s tour on Sept. 3, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed at the entrance of the village where he was addressed by Isaac Goodwin of Sterling.Map (db m211720) HM
88 Michigan, Oakland County, Pontiac — 71 — Votes For Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Oakland County Equal Suffrage Assn. organized May 9, 1912 at former courthouse in Pontiac to actively campaign for Women’s right to vote.Map (db m205904) HM
89 Michigan, St. Clair County, Port Huron — 80 — Bina M. West — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Founded Woman's Life Insurance Society in 1892. Promoted votes for women and helped lead state suffrage campaign 1917 - 1918.Map (db m211273) HM
90 Minnesota, Beltrami County, Bemidji — 473 — Great Northern Depot
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m232300) HM
91 Minnesota, Yellow Medicine County, Granite Falls — 180 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Home of Nellie Volstead. Active in Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage & Honorary Council in support of 1917 National Suffrage Convention.Map (db m231699) HM
92 Mississippi, Adams County, Natchez — 32 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On April 18, 1825, General Lafayette visited Natchez, spoke on the Bluff, dined at The Steamboat Hotel & attended a ball at Traveller's Lodge.Map (db m192867) HM
93 Missouri, St. Louis, Midtown — 152 — Virginia Minor — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Pres., MO Woman Suffrage Assn. In 1875, Supreme Court ruled against her attempt to vote under 14th Amendment. Site of former home.Map (db m223347) HM
94 Nevada, Carson City — 10 — Felice Cohn — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Lawyer & co-founder Nevada Equal Franchise Society. Wrote Woman Suffrage Bill passed by legislature 1911, 1913 and by voters 1914.Map (db m223604) HM
95 Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas, Downtown Las Vegas — 7 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Delphine Squires and the Mesquite Club sponsored suffrage speakers 1912-1914. Club met at the Las Vegas school on this site until 1915.Map (db m213132) HM
96 Nevada, Lander County, Austin — 77 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Frances Williamson, a teacher, helped found and lead the Austin Equal Suffrage League and the Nevada Equal Suffrage Association in 1895.Map (db m213135) HM
97 Nevada, Lander County, Battle Mountain — 5 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
The first conference for woman suffrage in Nevada was held at the Capitol Hotel on July 4, 1870 near this site.Map (db m223911) HM
98 Nevada, Nye County, Tonopah — 6 — Suffrage Leader — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
Marjorie Moore Brown worked for Nevada's vote & the Nineteenth Amendment. Suffrage meetings held here at Mizpah Hotel 1912-1914.Map (db m223914) HM
99 New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Concord — 56 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On June 22, 1825, General Lafayette was received by the State Legislature in the State House. He returned on June 27, 1825 heading west.Map (db m236852) HM
100 New Hampshire, Rockingham County, Greenland — 33 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour™ — The Lafayette Trail —
On Sept. 1, 1824, General Lafayette was received by the citizens of Greenland at a triumphal arch erected in front of the local hotel.Map (db m186251) HM

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