Pleasant Plains in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sara Winifred Brown, M.D.
The National Association of University Women
| | Incorporated 1924, District of Columbia | |
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 1, 2025
1. Sara Winifred Brown, M.D. Marker
In Recognition of
Sara Winifred Brown, M.D.
Her medical degree was awarded by Howard University in 1904. She served as the first female graduate trustee of Howard University, 1924-1948.
In 1910, she was one of the founders of the College Alumnae Club, later changed to the National Association of College Women, now the National Association of University Women.
In celebration of the Centennial year of the National Association of University Women, the oak tree is planted on October 14, 2010 by the Northeast Section.
Pauline A. Chandler
Northeast Sectional Director
Dolores Y. Owens
National President
Erected 2010 by The National Association of University Women.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 38° 55.299′ N, 77° 1.202′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Pleasant Plains. It can be reached from College Street Northwest east of 6th Street Northwest
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Phi Beta Sigma (a few steps from this marker); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (within shouting distance of this marker); Fortitude (within shouting distance of this marker); Day of Honor 2000 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rankin Chapel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tau Beta Pi (about 300 feet away); Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Also see . . . Sara Winifred Brown. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. HBCUs
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 1, 2025
3. Sara Winifred Brown, M.D. Marker
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4. Sara Winifred Brown, M.D.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,351 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 1, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 29, 2017, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on February 1, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
