Madonna of the Trail - Bethesda MD
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nomadwillie
N 38° 59.037 W 077° 05.652
18S E 318610 N 4317080
Installed in 1929, there are 12 statues along the National Old Trails Road.
Waymark Code: WMTEKD
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2016
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Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 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.
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Americana: Roadside Attraction
Significant Interest: Roadside Art
Milestone / Marker: Beginning / End
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