The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga held a dedication ceremony on Friday to celebrate suffragist Abby Crawford Milton's work across the state for passage of the 19th amendment, ultimately winning women the right to vote. The ceremony was held in Philips Park at the corner of McCallie and Georgia Avenues where Milton's historical marker stands.
The celebration included the installation of a plaque and park bench donated by the league. Guest speaker, Linda Moss Mines, Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian, portrayed Abby Crawford Milton in character before the masked gathering where many will be dressed in white to honor suffragists whose mission was to expand the right to vote.