Madonna of the Trail | |
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![]() Albuquerque Madonna | |
Location | Marble Ave. and 4th St. Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Built | September 27, 1928 |
Architect | August Leimbach |
Designated | March 21, 2006 |
Reference no. | 06000151 |
Madonna of the Trail California Historical Monument | |
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Madonna of the Trail, 1928 | |
Location | North Euclid Avenue, Upland, California |
Coordinates | 34°06′26″N 117°39′04″W / 34.1071694°N 117.6512444444°W |
Built | 1929 |
Architect | August Leimbach |
Designated | November 7, 1998 |
Reference no. | 1028 |
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). The monuments were built in each of the 12 states on the National Old Trails Road from Cumberland, Maryland, to Upland, California.
The monuments were created by sculptor August Leimbach. The Madonna of the Trail monuments were meant to be symbols of the courage of the women who aided in conquering the wilderness and creating permanent homes. The statues were dedicated in 1928 and 1929. They have became sources of local pride. All of the monuments are currently in good condition and on display.