Russellville in Logan County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Civil Rights Activist Author / Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983

Civil Rights Activist Author Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

1. Civil Rights Activist Author Marker

Inscription.
Civil Rights Activist Author
In 1948, Alice Dunnigan was first black reporter on campaign trail with a president--Truman. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, she was member of President's Committee on Equal Opportunity. Author of: A Black Woman's Experience--From Schoolhouse to White House (1974) and The Fascinating Story of Black Kentuckians: Their Heritage and Traditions (1982). Over.

Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983
Born near Russellville, Logan Co., the granddaughter of slaves, Alice Dunnigan gained recognition as a journalist and civil rights leader. During an 18-year teaching career, she also wrote for African American newspapers and continued her education. Based in Washington, D.C., in 1940s, she reported on government at the highest levels.

Erected 1995 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1960.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Women.

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In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson, and the Kentucky Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 36° 50.716′ N, 86° 53.26′ W. Marker is in Russellville, Kentucky, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East 4th Street (Kentucky Route 3519), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Russellville KY 42276, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 6 Pdr Field Cannon (here, next to this marker); John Littlejohn (a few steps from this marker); Confederate State Convention (a few steps from this marker); Lewis and Clark in Kentucky / Death of Meriwether Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Russellville (within shouting distance of this marker); To Honor Generals (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting

Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

2. Alice Allison Dunnigan 1906-1983 Marker

distance of this marker); Governor's Corner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russellville.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Alice Allison Dunnigan. (Submitted on September 16, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Marker is in Park Square on the right of photo foreground. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 14, 2018

3. Marker is in Park Square on the right of photo foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 16, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.