Votes for Women - Augusta, ME
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chrissyml
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This is a plaque on the National Votes for Women trail!
Waymark Code: WM18K2W
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2023
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This plaque is outside the Maine state capitol near the fountain. It can also be seen from the Maine Archives building.
It says:
"Road to the 19th Amendment
Votes for Women
State legislature ratified
19th amendment Nov. 5 1919
after decades-long battle for
right to vote. Started in 1857
by Maine suffragists.
William C. Pomeroy Foundation 2021
Address and /or location:
Maine State Capitol Building
7 Capitol Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Who put it there (Sponsor): Willam C. Pomeroy Foundation
Date (Erected or Dediated): 2021
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