Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912)
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N 40° 07.846 W 075° 34.453
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An early female scientist considered one of the best educated female naturalists of her day, Lewis dedicated her life to the study of botany and zoology.
Waymark Code: WM12G1H
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2020
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Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912)-An early female scientist considered one of the best educated female naturalists of her day, Lewis dedicated her life to the study of botany and zoology. She exhibited her Chart of the Animal Kingdom at the Centennial Exposition in 1876, and won awards for her natural science drawings at the Columbian and Louisiana Purchase Expositions. A Quaker abolitionist, she was active in Underground Railroad activities at her family’s farm nearby.
Marker Name: Graceanna Lewis (1821-1912)
County: Chester
Date Dedicated: 04/05/2014
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 2123 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville (E Pikeland Twp.)
Category: African American, Education, Science & Medicine, Religion, Women
Website: Not listed
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