Madonna of the Trail is a series of 12 identical monuments dedicated to the spirit of pioneer women in the United States. The monuments were commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). They were installed in each of the 12 states along the National Old Trails Road, which extended from Cumberland, Maryland, to Upland, California. Created by sculptor August Leimbach and funded by contributions, the Madonna of the Trail monuments were intended to provide a symbol of the courage and faith of the women whose strength and love aided so greatly in conquering the wilderness and establishing permanent homes. Dedicated in 1928 and 1929, the twelve statues became sources of local pride. Through the continuing efforts of local and national groups, all are currently in good condition and on display. History Some Madonna of the Trail monuments have become community landmarks. On June 2, 2020, the Upland, California Madonna of the Trail monument was the site of a Black Lives Matter protest in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. Design and specifications Locations There is one monument in each of the 12 states along the National Old Trails Highway (much of which later became U.S. Highway 40 and U.S. Highway 66). The monuments in order of dedication are: Images Further reading See also List of statues National Auto Trail U.S. Route 66 References External links Madonna of the Trail | August Leimbach website 1928 sculptures 1929 sculptures Buildings and structures in Apache County, Arizona Buildings and structures in Prowers County, Colorado Daughters of the American Revolution Local monuments and memorials in the United States Monuments and memorials in Arizona Monuments and memorials on the National Register of Historic Places in California Monuments and memorials in Colorado Monuments and memorials in Illinois Monuments and memorials in Indiana Monuments and memorials in Kansas Monuments and memorials in Maryland Monuments and memorials in Missouri Monuments and memorials in New Mexico Monuments and memorials in Ohio Monuments and memorials in Pennsylvania Monuments and memorials in West Virginia Outdoor sculptures in Arizona Outdoor sculptures in California Outdoor sculptures in Colorado Outdoor sculptures in Illinois Outdoor sculptures in Indiana Outdoor sculptures in Kansas Outdoor sculptures in Maryland Outdoor sculptures in Missouri Outdoor sculptures in New Mexico Outdoor sculptures in Ohio Outdoor sculptures in Pennsylvania Outdoor sculptures in West Virginia Stone sculptures in the United States Tourist attractions along U.S.