Marion in Crittenden County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Crittenden County Health Department
Erected 1938 Annex 1943
Courthouse Square Walking Trail
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2018
1. Crittenden County Health Department Marker
The Health Department, dedicated May 4, 1938, was built with funds by the Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA). When additional space was needed, the Crittenden County Negro Business Men's League, led by George Walker, Jr. and John Gammon, Jr. provided an annex to the north of the structure in 1943 and named it in honor of James Phelix, a prominent Sunset Negro, who one time served as state Worshipful Master of the blacks Masonic Lodge.Erected by the City of Marion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1938.
Location. 35° 12.945′ N, 90° 11.792′ W. Marker is in Marion, Arkansas, in Crittenden County. Marker is on Court Street west of Cypress Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Court Street, Marion AR 72364, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate Soldier's Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Confederate Soldier's Memorial
Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 8, 2018
2. Crittenden County Health Department Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
