Mary Jemison, Marker and Statue

Title: Mary Jemison, Marker and Statue
Creator: Whalen, Father Will (Statue)
Biographical Text: Bronze statue depicting Jemison in her youth atop a stone pedestal.
Historic marker with black background and gold lettering noting the proximity of Jemison’s statue.
The bronze statue was erected by Father Will Whalen in 1923 and is located at the Saint Ignatius Church of Loyola in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. The signage is located 3 miles away from this church. It is in this region where Jemison lived.
Text: [Text on Plaque]
MARY JEMISON
The monument marking the
home of the “White Squaw
of the Genessee” prior to
her capture by the French
and Indians is 3 miles
north. The remainder of
Mary Jemison’s life was
spent as an Indian.
Date Created: 1923 (Statue)
Relation: Jemison, Mary (1743-1833)
Type: English Signage; English Statue
Project Researcher: Bysterbusch, Hailey

Where are the women?