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Madonna of the Trail

Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 identical monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States. The monuments were commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). They were installed in each of the 12 states along the National Old Trails Road, which extended from Cumberland, Maryland, to Upland, California.

Created by sculptor August Leimbach and funded by contributions, the Madonna of the Trail monuments were intended to provide a symbol of the courage and faith of the women whose strength and love aided so greatly in conquering the wilderness and establishing permanent homes. Dedicated in 1928 and 1929, the twelve statues became sources of local pride. Through the continuing efforts of local and national groups, all are currently in good condition and on display.

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History

Some Madonna of the Trail monuments have become community landmarks.

On June 2, 2020, the Upland, California Madonna of the Trail monument was the site of a Black Lives Matter protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.[1]

Locations

There is one monument in each of the 12 states along the National Old Trails Highway (much of which later became U.S. Highway 40 and U.S. Highway 66).[2] The monuments, in order of dedication, are:

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See also

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References

  1. ^ Scauzillo, Steve (June 2, 2020). "Black Lives Matters protesters being met with opposition — a new trend?". Daily Bulletin. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Kirby, Doug (May 12, 2006). "Mother Roads: A guide to U.S. mom-uments". NBC News. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Barr, Cameron W. (December 11, 2004). "Listing Madonna Rescued in Bethesda". The Washington Post.
  4. ^ "Dedication of the Madonna of the Trails Monument". Wheeling Daily News. July 7, 1928.
  5. ^ "Madonna of the Trail". Touring Ohio. Ohio City Productions.
  6. ^ Spencer, Brenda; Spencer, Michelle (November 1, 2017). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Madonna of the Trail" (PDF). Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Sanders, Jeffrey C. (2004). McClellan Park: The Life and Death of an Urban Green Space. Albuquerque: The Albuquerque Museum.
  8. ^ Steinberg, David (June 26, 1998). "Spirit of pioneer women lives on". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  9. ^ "New Mexico Madonna of the Trail". National Park Service.
  10. ^ Delja, Beatrice; Delja, Denis. "CHL No. 1028 Madonna of the Trail - San Bernadino". California Historical Landmarks.

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