Hundreds flock to Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day

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  • Lines are wrapping around Susan B. Anthony's grave as voters pay their respects
  • The Rochester cemetery has become a popular election season destination over the years

(CNN)Voters made an Election Day pilgrimage to Susan B. Anthony's gravesite in honor of the pioneering activist who fought for women's suffrage.

    During the 19th century, Anthony was one of many reformers instrumental in pursuing the women's right to vote and was a tireless activist against slavery and for women's rights throughout her life.
    In one well-known incident, in 1872, she was arrested for voting and was indicted. She was tried and fined but refused to pay the penalty, according to the Susan B. Anthony Museum & House website.
    Anthony died in 1906, 14 years before the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. The measure -- also known as the Susan B. Anthony amendment --says citizens should not be denied the right to vote on the basis of sex.
    The Rochester, New York gravesite has long been a hot destination during election season and is particularly popular on Election Day.
    "I voted today because of women like her," she said. Hunt said she wore white in honor of women's suffrage.

    This wraps around twice. I've never seen anything like this before in my life. #imwithher

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