Manchester in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Dorothy Irene Height

(1912-2010)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 30, 2019

1. Dr. Dorothy Irene Height Marker

Inscription. The 10th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1947-1956), was born in Richmond. Virginia and lived on Old Dominion St. She was the longest serving National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. During her tenure as National President. she oversaw the purchase of the Sorority's first National Headquarters building and developed leadership training programs as well as interracial and ecumenical educational programs for members of Delta and other organizations and institutions throughout the United States. She entered the sisterhood in 1939 through the Rho Chapter.

Dr. Height vas the female voice in the civil rights movement as she led the sorority to new pinnacles of social action working with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Whitney Young, A. Philip Randolph, James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, and John Lewis. She raised the consciousness of a nation founded on the principles of freedom, justice, and liberty for all.

Because of her steadfast and uncompromising work, she was awarded the Citizens Medal Award for distinguished service to the country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal. Upon her death and in her honor, President Barack Obama ordered flags to be flown at half-mast on April 29, 2010.

Erected 2019 by Delta Sigma Theta

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama, and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series lists.

Location. 37° 31.175′ N, 77° 26.768′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Manchester. Marker is at the intersection of Hull Street (U.S. 360) and East 14th Street, on the right when traveling east on Hull Street. Located in front of the Hull Street Branch, Richmond Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Hull Street, Richmond VA 23224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dorothy Height (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Baptist Church of South Richmond (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manchester Elliott Grays (approx. ¼ mile away); Colonel Thomas Stegge, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); The African Church of Manchester (approx. half a mile away); Manchester Lodge No. 14 (approx. half a mile away); Here Rest More Than One Hundred

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, November 30, 2019

2. Dr. Dorothy Irene Height Marker

(approx. 0.6 miles away); Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2019, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.