Monument "Madonna of the Trail"

1010 N Euclid Ave, Upland, CA 91786, USA

Address:	1010 N Euclid Ave, Upland, CA 91786, USA
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Javier Gonzalez-Soria

National DAR Commission chairperson Arlene B. Nichols Moss was inspired by Portland, Oregon’s 1905 Sacajawea monument to commission twelve identical Madonna of the Trail statues to be placed in the 12 states through which the “Old Trails Road” passed. The exclusively white DAR, operating amid increased xenophobia and anxiety over new public roles for women in the 1920s, embraced an explicitly white pioneer mother. Like other statues erected during the “Pioneer Mother Movement” of late 1920s and 1930s, the DAR statues balanced women’s strength with softer maternal symbolism. Sculptor August Leimbach’s larger-than-life pioneer woman steps forward boldly carrying a rifle, and her facial features appear almost masculine. The artist envisioned a scene in which she is looking for her husband whom she believes to be in danger. All of these traits suggest that she is a strong “new woman.” Yet the title Madonna of the Trail evoked W. H. D. Koerner’s famous image of a much gentler woman crowned by a covered-wagon halo. One Madonna of the Trail statue was erected in each of the states through which the National Old Trails Road passed, at the cost of $1,000 per statue. The statues were placed along key white migration routes, such as the early-19th-century National Road and Santa Fe Trail (which became U.S. Highway 40 and the infamous Route 66 in the 20th century, respectively).

esperanza Flores

Hey Ayer estavan protestando en la esquina esta unos pot Hillary Clinton y Los de la otra calle por trump, hermosa area para caminar o pasear.

Zeke Barragan

Rather powerful. Once you get up close and read the inscription, understand its purpose, you begin to appreciate the pioneers just a little bit more. Next time you drive by, stop for a minute or two and take it all in.

Joanne Verre

I dont dislike it. It marks the beginning of a great and popular walking trail. The statue itself, is interesting historically, but not necessarily accurate.

Sam Dienes

Beautiful park strip and great monument reminding us of the hard work our ancestors endured so that we may drive cars and drink coffee

Sabrina Hanson

Euclid is one of my favorite streets. This monument starts the trail up this street which is a great place to walk or run.

Victor Ona

A historic place to go and drive by or visit while you are in Upland passing through on Euclid Ave. and Foothill Blvd.

No Name

Good place to workout in the serene lovely area of Upland. You can take your pets there, too.

Dut Kasilag

Uplands historical marker along Route 66. Stand proud of what this symbolizes.

Sioux Tomka

Great place to walk..sit and jog...so beautiful and peaceful....