Pioneer Woman, Bronze monument at Texas Woman's University, Denton, US.
The Pioneer Woman statue features a female figure carved in bronze, standing straight with determined posture on a granite pedestal at Texas Woman's University.
The monument, created by Leo Friedlander in 1936, marks the centennial of Texas independence and received National Register of Historic Places designation in 2018.
Through its design and placement at Texas Woman's University, the monument celebrates the determination of women who contributed to Texas development and settlement.
The monument stands near the center of Texas Woman's University campus, offering visitors a chance to learn about regional history through educational panels.
The creation process included a national competition with 80 sculptors, leading to public debates about appropriate representation of Texas pioneer women.
Location: Denton
Location: Denton County
Inception: 1936
Creator: Leo Friedlander
Address: Pioneer Circle, Texas Women's University
GPS coordinates: 33.22345,-97.12955
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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