Dedicated in 1928 by County Judge Harry S. Truman in honor of the brave women who helped settle the West.
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.
Lafayette County Courthouse, Main Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.21 mi (straight line)
Wentworth Military Academy Museum, 13th Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.37 mi (straight line)
Lexington Historical Museum, 13th Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.37 mi (straight line)
Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, Delaware Street, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 0.41 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours Walks and Hikes
Big River Ranch, Goodloe Orchard Road, Lexington, MO, USA
Distance: 3.49 mi (straight line)
9364 Mitchell Trail, Lexington, MO 64067, USA
Distance: 5.15 mi (straight line)
The Farris Theatre, West Main Street, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 8.05 mi (straight line)
301 W Main St, Richmond, MO 64085, USA
Distance: 8.05 mi (straight line)
Ray County Museum, West Royle Street, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 8.11 mi (straight line)
Swanwick, Richmond Township, MO, USA
Distance: 11.73 mi (straight line)
Van Till Family Farm Winery, State Highway C, Rayville, MO, USA
Distance: 14.28 mi (straight line)
Of The Earth Farm Distillery, Missouri 13, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 16.05 mi (straight line)
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, Osage Street, Sibley, MO, USA
Distance: 16.43 mi (straight line)
Crooked River Conservation Area, Rayville, MO, USA
Distance: 17.38 mi (straight line)
321 E Walnut St, Waverly, MO 64096, USA
Distance: 20.12 mi (straight line)
Hall Of Waters Visitor Center, East Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO, USA
Distance: 20.93 mi (straight line)
Powell Gardens, Kansas City's Botanical Garden, Northwest US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO, USA
Distance: 23.29 mi (straight line)
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