For 124 years, the Ingleside Study Club has united Fort Dodge women
The Ingleside Study Club has connected Fort Dodge women for over a century through their shared passion for reading, one of the oldest forms of communication. The club's name, Ingleside, means "fireside," symbolizing where books were often read and shared.
Founded in October 1901 by 11 women, the club has operated continuously to this day. Currently, 27 members meet twice a month to discuss books and foster lasting friendships.
The club emerged during a time when women could not vote—a right granted two decades later with the 19th Amendment. Ingleside was exclusively for women who viewed it as a path to self-education and personal growth.
“The original founders of Ingleside Club were women who invested themselves and their families in constructing the foundations on which Fort Dodge is built — physically, culturally, spiritually,” said Joyce Garton-Natte, current president, retired dentist, and Presbyterian lay minister.
Garton-Natte added, “Members today are, likewise, invested in this city and influential in keeping that foundation firm. Women like Sarah Kelly, our longest-term member with 67 years of membership, personify the commitment and enthusiasm, supportiveness and gentility on which Ingleside was and is formed.”
Historical significance and legacy
- Founded in 1901 by 11 Fort Dodge women
- Operates continuously for 124 years
- Started as a space for women's self-improvement before suffrage
- Currently includes 27 members meeting bi-monthly
- Strong ties to community development and cultural foundation
The club remains an enduring symbol of female empowerment and community dedication in Fort Dodge.
Author's summary: The Ingleside Study Club has fostered female empowerment and cultural growth in Fort Dodge for over 120 years through shared reading and community commitment.
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