Geneva Grace Stratton, a renowned American author, nature photographer, and naturalist, hailed from Wabash County, Indiana, where she would later become a passionate advocate for the preservation of the region's precious natural resources. As early as 1917, Stratton-Porter, with unwavering dedication, actively sought legislative backing for the conservation of the Limberlost Swamp and other vital wetlands throughout Indiana, thereby leaving an indelible mark on the state's environmental legacy.
Gene Stratton-Porter
Deceased · Born: Aug 17, 1863 · Died: Dec 7, 1924