Rutland in Rutland County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Rotary
Paul Harris 1868-1947
Photographed By Patrick Duggan
1. Rotary Marker
Wallingford native Paul Harris founded Rotary, one of the world’s most successful humanitarian organizations. After college and law school, Harris settled in Chicago. Longing for the kind of camaraderie he enjoyed in Rutland County, he started the first Rotary club in 1905 so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.
Rotary quickly developed a focus on service. From working to eradicate polio to taking action to improve local communities, today 1.2 million members of Rotary clubs worldwide live by two mottoes: Service Above Self and One Profits Most Who Serves Best.
This sculpture, designed by Amanda Sisk and carved by Evan Morse, is one in a series honoring regional history and planned through collaboration with The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center, Vermont Quarries, MKF Properties, and Green Mountain Power. It was funded and donated to the city of Rutland by the Rotary Clubs of Rutland City, Rutland South, and Killington, VT, and Dalton, MA; Rutland Blooms; Mary Moran; and an anonymous donor.
Erected 2020.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 43° 36.429′ N, 72° 58.835′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Tribute to the Brilliance of Christo & Jeanne-Claude (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 54th Regiment (about 400 feet away); Andrea Mead Lawrence (about 400 feet away); Harriet Quimby (about 400 feet away); Ann Story (about 400 feet away); Kipling in Vermont (about 500 feet away); Paramount Theater (about 600 feet away); The Gift-of-Life Marathon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutland.
Also see . . .
1. Rotary International. (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Rotary International (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Patrick Duggan
2. Paul Harris
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2024, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2024, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. 2. submitted on May 9, 2024, by Patrick Duggan of Los Angeles, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
