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DAR Headquarters, including the DAR Museum and DAR Library, will be closed to the public on Saturday, June 13 
due to street closures and access restrictions connected with an area event. Additionally, street traffic and parking 
in the area will be significantly restricted in the days leading up to and following the weekend events.

Historic Site

Madonna of the Trail Statue

Madonna of the Trail Statue - Quick Facts
HSP Category Landmark
Period 1928
Architect August Leimbach
HSP Style Landmark
Construction Algonite stone
Original Use Landmark
Present Use Landmark

Historical Significance:

The Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States. These monuments were commissioned by NSDAR and erected in each of the 12 states through which the National Old Trails Road (Route 40) passes - from Maryland to California. The Madonnas were created by sculptor August Leimbach and made of algonite stone. All were dedicated in 1928 and 1929, with the Ohio Madonna being dedicated first, on July 4, 1928. The Ohio Madonna has been moved from its original location along Route 40 to a park setting in the center of Springfield, Ohio.

 

Acknowledgements: This Madonna of the Trail is owned and operated by the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution. It is located in Springfield, Ohio.
Form Submitted By: Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution 5/30/2011; revised 2/4/23

Designations:

  • National Register of Historical Places
  • State Historical Commission

Historic Marker:

  • Marker Organization: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution
  • Marker Date: July 4, 1928

Funded By:

This landmark is funded by contributions from the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Lagonda Chapter, and donations.

Information for the Visitors:

What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:

  • Condition of Property: Preserve
  • Open to the Public? Yes
  • Public Fee: Free
  • Public Hours: Daylight hours
  • Is it Family Friendly? Yes
  • Lodging? No
  • Brochure available? Yes
  • Catalog available? No
  • Website link? https://ohiodar.org/madonna.html

 

Select a State to Explore our Historic Properties

Directions and application forms can be found on this page or in the Forms section of the DAR members' website.

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