Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Judith Ford

Belvidere, IL

— Miss America 1969 —

Judith Ford Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 24, 2020

1. Judith Ford Marker

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"I do not feel that Miss America is the 'ideal' American girl. Each person has his own idea of what is ideal and no one girl could possible represent America's ideal, 'Nor do I feel that Miss America is the 'average' American girl....In my opinion, Miss America is a girl who is talented, intelligent, and pretty, and who has the desire and determination....It is a title of which I am extremely proud."

Judith Ford, personal correspondence, Miss America Organization Archives, Atlantic City

Erected by Miss America Organization.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women. In addition, it is included in the Miss America Walk series list.

Location. 39° 21.57′ N, 74° 26.157′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is on North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 N Michigan Ave, Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Phyllis George (here, next to this marker); Laurel Lea Schaefer

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 24, 2020

2. Judith Ford Marker

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(here, next to this marker); Shirley Cothran (here, next to this marker); Debra Barnes (here, next to this marker); Tawny Godin (here, next to this marker); Terry Meeuwsen (here, next to this marker); Jane Jayroe (here, next to this marker); Rebecca King (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.