- She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, in 1921 for "The Age of Innocence".
- Established the American Hostels for Refugees in 1914 for those left homeless by the war.
- In 1916, she was awarded France's highest decoration, the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
- Moved with her husband to Paris, France, where she lived until her death. (1910)
- Buried at Versailles.
- Pictured on a 15¢ US commemorative postage stamp in the Literary Arts series, issued 5 September 1980.
- Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1996.
- "Ethan Frome", which focuses on the life of a poor Massachusetts farmer, was a departure for Mrs. Wharton. She usually set her stories in the world of New York City's upper classes.
- Awarded an honorary doctorate by Yale University. (1923)
- Cousin of actress Verree Teasdale.
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