Answer: whittier

AnswerCrossword Clue
WHITTIER"Barbara Frietchie" poet
WHITTIERAuthor of "In School Days."
WHITTIERAmerican poet.
WHITTIERPoet
WHITTIERCity near L.A.
WHITTIERMaud Muller's creator
WHITTIER"Maud Muller" poet