Quilters Hall Of Fame
The Marie Webster House, also known as George Webster, Jr. and Marie Daugherty House, was the home of quilter Marie Webster in Marion, Indiana, United States. Built in 1905 in the Colonial Revival style of architecture, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993, it is home to the Quilters Hall of Fame.
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.
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