Monongahela in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jackie Ormes

(1911-1985)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 2, 2016

1. Jackie Ormes Marker

Inscription. The first black woman to be a nationally syndicated cartoonist in the US, and for many years, the only one. Beginning in 1937, her comics were published in African American newspapers, the Pittsburgh Courier and Chicago Defender. Her Torchy Brown and Patty-Jo and Ginger characters were well-educated and fashionably dressed. They helped break down racial and gender stereotypes common in popular culture of the time. Ormes grew up in Monongahela.

Erected 2016 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 40° 12.297′ N, 79° 55.875′ W. Marker is in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 88) and 7th Street. Located in Chess Park in Monongahela at the gazebo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monongahela PA 15063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monongahela (here, next to this marker); John Pietroboni (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Company A, 110th Infantry Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Honor Roll Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Company A, 110th Infantry Regiment Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Roll of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monongahela.

More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on Sunday, October 2, 2016

Also see . . . Jackie Ormes. The First African American Woman Cartoonist (Submitted on October 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 2, 2016

2. Jackie Ormes Marker

Immediately after its unveiling (l to r)
Ken Turner, PHMC; Robyn Young, Pennsylvania Women's History Project; Susan Bowers, Monongahela Area Historical Society; unknown, relative of Ms Ormes previous employer

Jackie Ormes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

3. Jackie Ormes

At her desk

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 2, 2016

4. Jackie Ormes Marker

marker is on the right of the photo

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2016, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.