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Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788-1879)
Sunapee St, Newport,
NH 3773
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USA
Latitude & Longitude:
43° 22' 40.1484",
-72° 8' 24.6552"
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New Hampshire State Historical Marker |
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Prominent humanitarian, poet and author was born and taught school in Guild section of Newport. Widowed mother of five, she edited Godey's Lady's Book, 1837-1877; composed poem now called Mary Had A Little Lamb; advocated proclamation of Thanksgiving Day as national festival; and appealed constantly for higher education for women.
Last updated: 9/21/2011 11:05 |
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Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788-1879) Historical Marker Location Map, Newport, New Hampshire
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