Marie Webster House | |
 Marie Webster House, now the Quilters Hall of Fame | |
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| Location | 926 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 40°33′9″N 85°39′36″W / 40.55250°N 85.66000°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000678 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 17, 1992[1] |
| Designated NHL | November 4, 1993[2] |
The Marie Webster House, also known as George Webster Jr. and Marie Daugherty House, is a historic house at 926 South Washington Street in Marion, Indiana. Built in 1905, it was the home of quilter Marie Webster (1859-1956) from 1909 until 1942, and is now home to the Quilters Hall of Fame. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993, honoring Webster's role in promoting and broadening interest and knowledge of the craft.[2][3]
The Quilters Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the world of quilting. Founded in 1979 by Hazel McDowell Carter, the Hall features a museum with exhibits of quilts and quilt-makers.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ a b "Marie Webster House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
- ^ Mesirow, Jill S. & Page Putnam Miller (June 22, 1992). "National Historic Landmark Nomination: Marie Webster House" (pdf). National Park Service.
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