Madonna of the Trail - Bethesda, MD
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saopaulo1
N 38° 59.035 W 077° 05.652
18S E 318610 N 4317078
One of twelve Madonna of the Trail. This one is located in downtown Bethesda, next to a post office.
Waymark Code: WM7W7D
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2009
Views: 11
"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 placed along the National Old Trails Highway and extended from Bethesda, Maryland, to Upland, California, in each of the 12 states the road passed through.
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, with each of the 12 located in a different state, they became a source 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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