December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Katharine Dexter McCormick

Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 3: The Restoration of Gordon Hall in Dexter

Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 3: The Restoration of Gordon Hall in Dexter

Discover how Katharine Dexter McCormick saved and restored Gordon Hall in Dexter, Michigan. Learn about its history, preservation efforts, and community impact. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of Dexter’s founder, Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27, 1875, in Dexter in Gordon Hall. During her life, she made a significant impact on women’s ...

Katharine Dexter McCormick: From Gordon Hall to MIT Trailblazer

Katharine Dexter McCormick: From Gordon Hall to MIT Trailblazer

Born in Dexter’s Gordon Hall in 1875, Katharine Dexter McCormick overcame social barriers to become a pioneer in women’s education and suffrage. Discover her early journey from privileged upbringing to MIT graduate and women’s rights advocate. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of our founder Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27,1875 here in ...