DennyG Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 On September 22, Ohio's Madonna of the Trail monument was moved to her third home. The statue originally stood on the grounds of the Masonic Home just west of Springfield. In the 1950s, road construction forced her to move a half mile to the east. Her latest move was another couple of miles to the east to a new National Road Commons park in downtown Springfield. One negative of the move is that the location specific inscriptions on the statue's base are no longer quite accurate. Most consider this a fair trade for gaining easy and safe access to the monument. Visiting it at its former location meant either parking or walking on the shoulder of a sometimes very busy highway. I've placed a picture of the lady's new home in the gallery here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burr - hester_nec Posted December 7, 2011 Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 She looks a bit lonesome out there in the (apparently) middle of nowhere!!! I suppose it won't be to bad once the trees in back grow out. Hudsonly, Alex Burr Memphis, TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Wow ... that does look a bit ... lonely. BUT ... it does sound as if this is a safer place to actually visit up close and personal.... Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My world is changing" __ Faith Hill __ 'Where Are You Christmas?' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennyG Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 The statue is now in downtown Springfield and I never thought of her being lonely but I definitely see your point. I intentionally chose a peopleless and buildingless view and accidentally aroused your concern. I've since posted another photo (here) that shows the scene as parade time approaches and will hopefully ease your minds regarding the old gal's social life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 LOL! Now, she may have more of a social life than me! Or not. But, good to know that she isn't quite as lonely as it seemed originally. Thanks, Denny! Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic * Radio.HolidayCDshowcase | 12.24.2011 | Noon-4p.CENTRAL | www.wrmn1410.com * "It's a pudding made of figs ... and bacon" __ Gonzo to Miss Piggy/John Denver and Muppets __ 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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